Status:

UNKNOWN

Treatment of Metabolic Alkalosis in Acute Exacerbations of Cystic Fibrosis

Lead Sponsor:

Bayside Health

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Health and Medical Research Council, Australia

Monash University

Conditions:

Cystic Fibrosis

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-75 years

Phase:

PHASE2

PHASE3

Brief Summary

Adult cystic fibrosis (CF) patients admitted with an acute infection complicated by acid-base disturbance and decreased ventilation will be studied. They will receive salt replacement to correct the ...

Detailed Description

Background: Hypochloremic hypovolemic metabolic alkalosis contributes to hypercapnia in acute exacerbations of cystic fibrosis. Treatment of the metabolic alkalosis with volume and sodium chloride (Na...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Adult cystic fibrosis patient
  • Admission with acute exacerbation (criteria- fall in FEV1 \> 10% from best in last 12/12, change in sputum volume and colour, new pulmonary infiltrate)
  • PaCO2 \> 45 mmHg on admission
  • Primary metabolic alkalosis (acid-base diagram of Stinebaugh and Austin)
  • Serum chloride (Cl) ≤ 98 mmol/L
  • Serum albumin (alb) ≤ 25 mmol/L

Exclusion

  • Concurrent diuretic therapy Concurrent glucocorticoid therapy

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 1 2004

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

End Date :

February 1 2006

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00163852

Start Date

February 1 2004

End Date

February 1 2006

Last Update

September 14 2005

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The Alfred

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3181