Status:
COMPLETED
Comparison of Water Sorption Capacity and the Composition of Bronchial Fluids of Healthy Persons and Patients With Chronic Obstructive Bronchitis (COPD)
Lead Sponsor:
Georg Nilius, Prof DR med
Conditions:
COPD
Healthy
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
Pilot basic research study on the properties of bronchial mucus. Examination of the sorption and desorption properties, mucin concentration, and structure of the mucus from healthy airways compared to...
Detailed Description
Mucus, of the correct composition, maintains airway hydration and protects the airway from inhaled particles through mucociliary transport. In chronic inflammatory airway diseases such as COPD or cyst...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age\>18
- COPD or other disease requiring bronchoscopy or elective surgery
- Signed informed consent form
Exclusion
- Not able to consent
- Linguistic, cognitive, or other obstacles
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 9 2020
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 17 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
31 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04703023
Start Date
July 9 2020
End Date
May 17 2023
Last Update
May 22 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Kliniken Essen-Mitte, Evang. Huyssens-Stiftung/Knappschaft gGmbH
Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, 45276