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Phase 3 N=161 Randomized Double-blind Treatment

Use of Isotonic Solutions Versus Hypotonic Solutions for Preventing Hospital Acquired Hyponatremia

Hyponatremia

Enrolled (actual)
161
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Dec 2016
Primary outcome: Primary: Hospital Acquired Hyponatremia — 10; 11; 1 participants

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Interventions
0.3% Saline in 3.3% dextrose (Drug); 0.45% Saline in 5% dextrose (Drug); 0.9% Saline in 5% dextrose (Drug)
Age
Pediatric · 0+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterey
Primary completion
Feb 2014

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Hospital Acquired Hyponatremia
10; 11; 1
SECONDARY
Dysnatraemias at T8
26; 30; 47; 23; 20; 3
SECONDARY
Adverse Reactions Attributed to Acute Plasma Sodium Changes
12; 13; 11

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if isotonic solutions reduce the risk of hospital acquired hyponatremia compared with hypotonic solutions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Children between 3 months to 15 years.
  • Need for intravenous fluids for 8 hours or more.
  • Normal serum sodium at the beginning of the study of the study (135-145 mEQ/L).
  • Acute respiratory problems (acute asthma attack, bronchiolitis or pneumonia).
  • Acute gastrointestinal disorders (viral o bacterial gastroenteritis).
  • Elective surgical procedures.
  • Pre, peri o post operative patients (acute appendicitis, intussusception, intestinal perforation, ileus).

Exclusion Criteria

  • Severe hyponatremia (serum sodium 155 mEq/L).
  • Need for intravenous fluids for less than 8 hours according with their treating physician.
  • Severe dehydration or Shock.
  • Preexisting chronic diseases (renal diseases, heart diseases or endocrine disorders).
  • Neurologic diseases.
  • Head trauma.
  • Cerebral edema or Intracranial hypertension.
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis.
  • Use of diuretics one week or less before the study.
  • Need for admission to the pediatric critical intensive care unit
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01909336). 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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