Found 4 clinical trials
Fiber Metabolism in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The impact of fiber intake on short chain fatty acid (SCFA) metabolism has not been studied in subjects suffering from COPD. The purpose of this study is to compare changes in SCFA metabolism after inulin vs. placebo intake in COPD patients to healthy matched controls. This protocol is an extension …
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- 19 Feb, 2024
Connexin Genotypes in Cystic Fibrosis
Methods:Patients homozygous for delta F508 get recruited from the CF centres of Bonn, Frankfurt and Amsterdam. Sequence analysis is performed for connexin 43 and 37. Clinical disease is assessed longitudinally over 3 years by pulmonary function tests (FEV1 (forced expiratory volume in one second), FVC (=(forced vital capacity), FEF75 % …
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- 19 Feb, 2024
Hyperpolarized Imaging for New Treatments
The introduction of triple combination CFTR modulator therapy for patients with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) with at least one copy of the deltaF508 mutation is expected to provide major health benefits, but will also require novel outcome measures that can detect CF lung disease at an early stage, capture the efficacy …
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- 19 Feb, 2024
Impact of Sinus Surgery on Individuals With Cystic Fibrosis
This study will be a prospective, observational study of patients who undergo endoscopic sinus surgery for cystic fibrosis-related chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). Individuals who do not undergo surgery but are treated medically for CRS will also be enrolled to serve as a control group.
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- 19 Feb, 2024