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Clinical Trial: Comparison of Different Mucoactive Agents
This study is currently recruiting patients.
Verified by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio August 2005
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Purpose
Compare N-Acetylcysteine and Sodium Chloride to determine their efficacy in the prevention of pulmonary mucus obstruction and retention in intubated patients admitted to the STICU
| Condition | Intervention |
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| mucus obstruction, ventilator management | Drug: mucomyst versus Sodium Chloride (Saline) |
MedlinePlus consumer health information
Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Treatment, Randomized, Double-Blind, Active Control, Single Group Assignment, Efficacy Study
Official Title: Comparison of Different Mucoactive Agents for the Care of the Intubated Patient in a Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit: A Randomized, Double Blind, Controlled Trial.
Further Study Details:
Primary Outcomes: prevention of pulmonary mucus obstruction
Secondary Outcomes: days of mechanical ventilation
Expected Total Enrollment: 160
Secondary Outcomes: days of mechanical ventilation
Expected Total Enrollment: 160
Study start: January 2005
Last follow-up: August 2005
Eligibility
Ages Eligible for Study: 18 Years and above, Genders Eligible for Study: Both
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Intubated and admitted to the Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit(STICU)
- subjects must be eligible to start treatment within 24 hours of their initial intubation
Exclusion Criteria:
- patient anticipated to be extubated within 24hrs following STICU admission
- hypersensitivity to acetylcysteine.
- pregnancy
Location and Contact Information
Please refer to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov identifier NCT00131521
Janet McCarthy, RN, CCRC 210-567-3623
Rachelle Jonas, RN 210-567-3623
Rachelle Jonas, RN 210-567-3623
Texas
Univesity Hospital, San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States; Recruiting
Janet McCarthy, RN 210-567-3623
Rachelle Jonas, RN 210-567-3623
Deborah J Levine, M.D., Sub-Investigator
Rachelle Jonas, RN 210-567-3623
Deborah J Levine, M.D., Sub-Investigator
Study chairs or principal investigators
John G. Myers, M.D., Principal Investigator, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
More Information
Study ID Numbers: 034-1502-320; Not Applicable
Last Updated: August 17, 2005
Record first received: August 17, 2005
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00131521
Health Authority: United States: Institutional Review Board
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on 2005-08-23
Last Updated: August 17, 2005
Record first received: August 17, 2005
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00131521
Health Authority: United States: Institutional Review Board
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on 2005-08-23
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