Status:

UNKNOWN

Efficacy of Ascorbic Acid for Prevention of Colistin-Associated Nephrotoxicity

Lead Sponsor:

Mahidol University

Collaborating Sponsors:

Siriraj Hospital

Conditions:

Drug Safety

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-80 years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) could protect renal toxicity from colistin.

Detailed Description

Renal toxicity due to colistin therapy is common. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) has been shown to prevent colistin associated renal toxicity in animals. This study is conducted to determine if acorbic aci...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • age \> 18 years hospitalized patient who needs colistin for therapy of nosocomial infection

Exclusion

  • pregnant woman
  • lactating mother
  • allergy to ascorbic acid
  • receiving non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAID), aminoglycosides, vancomycin, cisplatin, amphotericin-B
  • received radiocontrast media within 1 week
  • renal stone
  • G-6-PD deficiency

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2012

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2013

Estimated Enrollment :

54 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01501968

Start Date

January 1 2012

End Date

December 1 2013

Last Update

December 30 2011

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Siriraj Hospital

Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand, 10700