Status:

COMPLETED

Utility of Induced Sputum Using Hypertonic Saline to Evaluate Infection and Inflammation in Cystic Fibrosis

Lead Sponsor:

The Hospital for Sick Children

Conditions:

Cystic Fibrosis

Eligibility:

All Genders

6-18 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The objective of the study is to evaluate the clinical utility and the feasibility, in an outpatient setting, of sputum induction using hypertonic saline. This study will also study pilot techniques o...

Detailed Description

Chronic airway infection, mainly by Staphylococcus aureus (SA) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA), is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). Isolation of organism...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Children diagnosed with CF (by sweat chloride ≥60 and/or genetic testing)
  • Children ages between 6-18 years
  • Ability to perform pulmonary function tests
  • FEV1 ≥ 30% predicted18.
  • Additional inclusion criteria for sub-sample undergoing antibiotic therapy:
  • Above criteria
  • Admitted to hospital for i.v. antibiotic therapy

Exclusion

  • Acute respiratory distress or hypoxia (oxygen saturation \<92% at room air)
  • New onset of wheezing
  • Previous history of intolerance of inhalation of HS

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 1 2006

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 1 2008

Estimated Enrollment :

95 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00721071

Start Date

December 1 2006

End Date

May 1 2008

Last Update

September 2 2013

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The Hospital for Sick Children

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 1X8