RESPIRATORY DISEASE

This study tested whether the drug nintedanib can slow lung scarring in people who had COVID-19 and still have lung problems more than 30 days later. 103 adults who needed oxygen or had low oxygen levels took part. The goal was to see if the drug helps preserve lung function over…

This study tested an investigational drug called vapendavir in 52 adults with COPD (a chronic lung disease). The goal was to see if vapendavir could reduce lower respiratory symptoms like cough, wheezing, and shortness of breath after they were exposed to a common cold virus (rhi…

This study looked at whether teaching hand and respiratory hygiene to primary school children in Erbil, Iraq, could help them get sick less often and miss fewer school days. Over 800 children aged 9-13 took part. The goal was to see if a simple hygiene program could prevent respi…

This study tested a breathing exercise program for people with long COVID who still feel short of breath. 40 adults who had COVID-19 and ongoing breathing problems took part. The goal was to see if the exercises work better than usual care for improving breathlessness and daily f…

This study tested a treatment called Cognitive Muscular Therapy (CMT) for people with Long-COVID who have trouble breathing. 18 adults took part to see if CMT could reduce breathlessness and improve how their body controls automatic functions like breathing. The therapy focuses o…

This study tested a non-invasive radiofrequency treatment (448 kHz) to help people with ongoing breathing issues, cough, and fatigue after COVID-19. 96 adults who had COVID-19 and respiratory symptoms for over a month took part. The goal was to see if the treatment could improve …

This study looked at 158 adults with cancer who had fluid buildup around the lungs, making it hard to breathe. It compared two treatments: a long-term catheter placed under the skin to drain fluid daily at home, versus keyhole surgery to remove fluid and seal the space. The goal …

This study looked at 93 people with lung disease who get short of breath when active. Researchers compared the standard 6-minute walk test (walking as fast as possible) with a test done at a normal walking speed. The goal was to see if the normal-speed test gives a more accurate …

This study looked at how different oxygen level goals and different oximeters (the clip-on devices that measure blood oxygen) affect the amount of oxygen given to patients. Researchers studied 40 adults with COPD or other breathing problems like pneumonia. They wanted to see if t…

This study looked at whether London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) improved children's lung health. Over 3,300 children from schools inside and outside the zone had their lung function tested yearly for four years. Researchers also tracked air pollution levels to see if cleaner…

This study tested a new device called MYOTRACE that measures how hard the breathing muscles are working (Neural Respiratory Drive or NRD). Researchers wanted to see if this measurement could help doctors quickly tell if a patient's breathing is getting better or worse. The study …