Clinical Trials Below are current clinical trials.60 studies in Pulmonary Medicine (open studies only). Filter this list of studies by location, status and more. A Global Study to Assess the Effects of MEDI4736, Given as Monotherapy or in Combination With Tremelimumab Determined by PD-L1 Expression Versus Standard of Care in Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Non Small Cell Lung Cancer Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz. This study is a Phase III, randomised, open label, multi-centre study assessing the efficacy and safety of MEDI4736 versus Standard of Care in NSCLC patients with PD-L1 positive tumours and the combination of MEDI4736 plus tremelimumab (MEDI4736+treme) versus Standard of Care in NSCLC patients with PD-L1-negative tumours in the treatment of male and female patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC (Stage IIIB-IV), who have received at least 2 prior systemic treatment regimens including 1 platinum-based chemotherapy regimen for NSCLC. Patients with known EGFR (Epidermal growth factor receptor) tyrosine kinase (TK) activating mutations and anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) rearrangements are not eligible for the study (prospective testing is not planned within this study). The Standard of Care options are: an EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (erlotinib [TARCEVA®]), gemcitabine or vinorelbine (NAVELBINE®). Mindful Breathing Awareness Through Pursed-Lip Breathing Training Rochester, Minn. To establish the feasibility of a tool that monitors and motivates people with COPD to complete training in mindful pursed-lip breathing to enhance pulmonary rehabilitation at home. A Study of Inhaled RVT-1601 for the Treatment of Persistent Cough in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) Rochester, Minn. The purpose of this study is to evaluate Inhaled RVT-1601 (formerly, PA101B), a new inhalation formulation of cromolyn sodium delivered via the eFlow® Closed System (CS) nebulizer, for the treatment of persistent cough in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Influence of Immunosuppresion on Lung Iron Content in Pneumonia Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz. The purpose of the study is to see whether lung concentrations of iron and a protein that binds iron are influenced by the presence of pneumonia. Increased amounts of iron in the lungs may promote the growth or microorganisms and may influence the severity of lung injury caused by an infection. We are comparing the amount of iron that accumulates in the lungs in response to pneumonia in different types of patients. A Study to Evaluate Whether or Not Selexipag is Effective and Safe in Patients with Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension when the Disease is Inoperable or Persistent/Recurrent After Surgery Jacksonville, Fla. The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness and safety of selexipag in subjects with inoperable or persistent/recurrent chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). Low Dose Naltrexone to Improve Physical Health in Patients With Vasculitis Rochester, Minn. The purpose of this clinical trial is to determine if low dose naltrexone is effective in improving health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among patients with vasculitis. Although it is a pilot study, a placebo-controlled component is used because of the prominent placebo group effect seen in studies with self-reported subjective outcomes. Naltrexone is an FDA approved drug (for alcoholism) that has found widespread use "off-label" to treat pain and improve quality of life at much lower doses than are used for the approved indication. There are a few scientific studies in three conditions (fibromyalgia, Crohn's disease, and multiple sclerosis) that suggest that this drug has benefit and is safe. However, considering the extent of use in other conditions, and uncertainty about the mechanism of action study is needed in a diverse set of diseases, including vasculitis. Impulse Oscillometry in Idiopathic Subglottic StenosisCap Rochester, Minn. The purpose of this study is to describe impulse oscillometry (IOS) in patients with symptomatic idiopathic subglottic stenosis (iSGS). The study will also compare IOS findings in patients with iSGS with IOS findings in patients with small airways obstruction and in healthy controls. A Study of Staging Procedures to Diagnose Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Rochester, Minn. The purpose of this study is to compare whether surgical staging is more accurate than imaging procedures when diagnosing malignant lung mesothelioma. Exercise to Treat Frailty in Kidney Transplant Candidates Rochester, Minn. Frailty is a condition characterized by slowness, weakness, low physical activity, wasting, and exhaustion. Frailty increases the risk for adverse outcomes following transplant such as increased length of stay in the hospital, mortality, or graft function. No interventions for frailty are known for patients with renal disease, but exercise programs like pulmonary rehabilitation have been effective in improving frailty in patients with other diseases, such as lung disease. The goal of this study is to test whether exercise will also improve frailty among patients who are waiting for a kidney transplant and who are considered frail or pre-frail. Home Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD Jacksonville, Fla., Rochester, Minn. While pulmonary rehabilitation provides benefits to people with COPD, only 1.5% have access to pulmonary rehabilitation each year. The main barriers are related to travel and transportation. This protocol will evaluate the effect of a home-based rehabilitation system on quality of life and steps. The system allows for monitoring by a health care system. A health coach will review the data and provide coaching to facilitate behavioral change and self-efficacy. Patients will be randomized to 1 of 2 groups. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Medical Professionals Pulmonary Medicine Clinical Trials