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Fiber Metabolism in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

This protocol is an extension of a recent study about whole-body SCFA production rates in COPD patients. The investigators hypothesize that a short-term fiber supplementation increases SCFA production in COPD patients.

Expertise Asthma COPD Program with Digital Support (EXACT@home)

The aim EXACT@Home is to create an evidence-based health program using e.g. questionnaires, a digital health platform and multiple digital devices to further improve the assessment of patients diagnosed with severe asthma. By better charting treatable traits (e.g. poor adherence, physical inactivity, dysfunctional breathing), we expect to improve the indication …

Understanding Factors That Influence Electronic Cigarette Nicotine Delivery Through PET Imaging of Beta-2 Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors

The goal of this proposal is to test the overall hypothesis that e-cigarettes (ECs) provide efficient nicotine delivery to the brain and arterial blood in non-EC-nave smokers and e-cigarette users and that EC liquid characteristics modulate this effect. This study will test the hypothesis through complementary methods that include [ …

Effect of Nutritional Supplementation and Pulmonary Rehabilitation on the Clinical Status of HF and COPD

50% of patients with COPD die of cardiovascular causes, and they are at higher risk of developing HF, hospital readmissions, and death. Subjects with HF and COPD concomitant have alterations such as; systemic inflammation, loss of muscle mass and strength of both skeletal and respiratory muscles, reduced tolerance to exercise, …

Prospective Clinical Trial of Onlay-carrying Patients

To complete it, a complete clinical oral examination will be performed with oral mirrors, examination probes, joint paper, disposable gloves, masks, paper napkins, plastic cups, dental equipment lighting lamp, cold spray , photogrammed camera, including an intraoral scan to have a 3D file of the patient's condition on the day …

A Home-based Physical Activity Programme for Patients With Advanced Interstitial Lung Diseases (iLiFE)

Interstitial lung diseases (ILD) are a highly incapacitating group of chronic respiratory diseases, leading to disabling symptoms and impaired capacity to perform activities of daily living and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). It is known that people with ILD are highly inactive and sedentary, and in a severe stage of …