Status:
UNKNOWN
Ghrelin in Cystic Fibrosis
Lead Sponsor:
Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Conditions:
Cystic Fibrosis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Background to ghrelin Ghrelin is a naturally occurring hormone found in the blood which stimulates appetite. In healthy individuals, levels of ghrelin are high before a meal and falls afterwards. Prev...
Detailed Description
The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of a naturally occuring hormone called ghrelin on appetite, energy expenditure and immune function in patients with cystic fibrosis. Theoretical f...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Cystic fibrosis
- BMI \</=19 kg/m2
Exclusion
- Needle phobia
- Pulmonary infection requiring intravenous antibiotics in the past 2 weeks-
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
April 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00763477
Start Date
April 1 2010
End Date
April 1 2011
Last Update
July 27 2010
Active Locations (1)
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Papworth Hospital NHs Foundation Trust
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, CB23 3RE