Status:
COMPLETED
Exploratory Study of Potential Pulmonary Aspiration Markers From Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid
Lead Sponsor:
Mayo Clinic
Conditions:
Bronchoscopy
Eligibility:
All Genders
21+ years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to learn if chemicals from the mouth or stomach can be found in the lungs. This may suggest a process called aspiration. This study may help us understand if aspiration pl...
Detailed Description
This study is a single center, prospective, observational study of determining pepsin levels in BALF samples obtained from consecutive bronchoscopies at the Mayo Clinic Jacksonville. It is inherently ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Undergoing bronchoscopy for clinical reasons
- 21 years of age or older
- Ordering clinician and bronchoscopist is consenting
Exclusion
- Emergent bronchoscopies
- Bronchoscopies performed in the operating room
- Pre-procedural oxygen requirement \> 2 LPM for those who do not have a bronchoalveolar lavage ordered by the clinician as part of the bronchoscopy
- Pre-procedural bronchospasm for those who do not have a bronchoalveolar lavage ordered by the clinician as part of the bronchoscopy
- BAL is not requested for clinical reasons in a hospitalized or a mechanically ventilated patient
- The study coordinator, investigator, clinician, or the bronchoscopist may at any time withdraw the patient with regards to any concerns on patient safety or if there is concerns on the patient's or patient's surrogate's ability to give an informed consent
- The clinician or the bronchoscopist may at any time withdraw the patient if by participating in the study, the bronchoalveolar fluid obtained is felt to be inadequate for clinical testing
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2009
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
300 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00915941
Start Date
January 1 2009
End Date
November 1 2011
Last Update
November 11 2011
Active Locations (1)
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Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32224