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N/A N=32 Basic Science

Utilizing Exhaled Breathe Condensate Collection to Study Ion Regulation in Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis · Healthy

Enrolled (actual)
32
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jun 2014
Primary outcome: Primary: Exhaled Sodium (mmol/L) — 2.58; 2.24; 1.97; 2.11 mmol/L

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Albuterol (Drug); Placebo saline (Drug)
Age
Pediatric, Adult · 15+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
University of Arizona
Primary completion
Jul 2012

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Exhaled Sodium (mmol/L)
2.58; 2.24; 1.97; 2.11; 2.37; 1.73
PRIMARY
Net Exhaled Chloride
0.064; 0.037; 0.078; 0.048; 0.084; 0.057
SECONDARY
Diffusion Capacity of the Lungs for Carbon Monoxide
21.5; 17.3; 21.6; 17.4; 21.6; 17.0
SECONDARY
Diffusion Capacity of the Lungs for Nitric Oxide
70.3; 55.0; 70.8; 56.4; 72.1; 56.2
SECONDARY
Peripheral Oxygen Saturation
99; 98; 100; 98; 99; 98

Summary

Our aims were to determine if exhaled breath condensate (EBC) could detect differences in ion regulation between cystic fibrosis (CF) and healthy and measure the effect of the albuterol on EBC ions in these populations. We hypothesized EBC chloride and sodium would be lower in CF patients at baseline and that albuterol would decrease EBC sodium and increase EBC chloride.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Healthy subjects:

  • no cardiovascular abnormalities
  • not overweight BMI>25
  • 18-55 years of age

CF subjects:

  • mild to moderate CF (FEV1>40% predicted)
  • clinically diagnosed with positive sweat test (sweat Cl->60mmol/L)
  • 10-55 years of age
  • clinically stable

Exclusion Criteria

Healthy subjects will be excluded if:

  • If unable to consent for him/herself (cognitive impairment)
  • Have a history or evidence of cardiovascular and/or pulmonary abnormalities.
  • Have an abnormal 12-lead EKG
  • Have an abnormal pulmonary function test
  • Have a history of asthma
  • Have a history of renal disease or estimated creatinine clearance < 55ml/min
  • Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study

CF subjects:

  • If unable to consent for him/herself (cognitive impairment)
  • Physically unable to perform exercise or breathing tests
  • Have a history of renal disease or estimated creatinine clearance < 55ml/min
  • Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study.
  • Have an abnormal 12-lead EKG
  • Cystic Fibrosis related diabetes is uncontrolled
  • Forced Expiratory Volume after 1 second (FEV1) is less than 40% predicted
  • Have a history of joint disease
  • Have history of pulmonary exacerbation within the last two weeks
  • Experienced pulmonary hemorrhage within 6 months resulting in greater than 50cc of blood in the sputum
  • not currently enrolled in any other research study
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01880723). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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