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- Clinical Trial NCT00484263
The Long Term Effect of Inhaled Hypertonic Saline (6%) in Patients With Non Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis
The Long Term Effect of Inhaled Hypertonic Saline (6%) in Patients With Non-cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis.
Study Overview
Detailed Description
Bronchiectasis is a disabling, chronic respiratory condition which significantly impacts on the quality of life of patients who present with chronic sputum production and respiratory infections. The occurrence of pulmonary infections is a strong predictor of morbidity and mortality in this group of people so the primary goal of treatment is to prevent infections caused by the presence of sputum in their lungs.
Physiotherapy is a major aspect of their management and focuses on teaching appropriate airways clearance techniques. Traditionally, the physiotherapy management of sputum retention due to bronchiectasis has included the active cycle of breathing technique which has been demonstrated to enhance airways clearance. For some patients, this treatment is not adequate. The use of nebulised hypertonic saline has been used for patients with cystic fibrosis and has been demonstrated to improve sputum removal and lung function.
The aim of this project is to determine the long term effect of the daily inhalation of hypertonic saline on respiratory infections, quality of life, lung function and hospital admissions in patients with non cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. Hypertonic saline has been shown to be beneficial as a once only treatment in this patient group, but its' long term effects have not been studied.
Participants will be randomised to two groups - those receiving hypertonic saline (6%) and those receiving isotonic saline (0.9%) - and will be blinded to the treatment that they are receiving. They will be given nebuliser equipment and will be instructed how and when to inhale their medication.
Objective measures will be taken by a blinded assessor before the commencement of the project and then at 3 months, 6 months and 12 months post commencement.
Study Type
Enrollment (Actual)
Phase
- Phase 3
Contacts and Locations
Study Locations
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Victoria
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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3126
- The Alfred Hospital
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Genders Eligible for Study
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- diagnosis of bronchiectasis on high resolution computer tomography
- at least 2 respiratory exacerbations per year over the past 2 years
- producing sputum daily
- in a stable clinical state
- over 18 years of age.
Exclusion Criteria:
- cystic fibrosis
- Positive response to hypertonic saline challenge - FEV 1 decreased by ≥ 15%
- FEV 1 ≤ 1L
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Treatment
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: Quadruple
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Active Comparator: 1
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Hypertonic saline (6%) - 5mls twice a day via a nebuliser for 12 months
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Time Frame |
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Number of pulmonary exacerbations
Time Frame: One year
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One year
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Time Frame |
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- St George Respiratory questionnaire - Leicester Cough Questionnaire - Lung Function Tests
Time Frame: One year
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One year
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Collaborators and Investigators
Sponsor
Investigators
- Study Chair: Anne Holland, PhD, BAppSc, The Alfred
- Principal Investigator: Caroline H Nicolson, MPhysio, The Alfred
Publications and helpful links
General Publications
- Elkins MR, Robinson M, Rose BR, Harbour C, Moriarty CP, Marks GB, Belousova EG, Xuan W, Bye PT; National Hypertonic Saline in Cystic Fibrosis (NHSCF) Study Group. A controlled trial of long-term inhaled hypertonic saline in patients with cystic fibrosis. N Engl J Med. 2006 Jan 19;354(3):229-40. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa043900.
- Kellett F, Redfern J, Niven RM. Evaluation of nebulised hypertonic saline (7%) as an adjunct to physiotherapy in patients with stable bronchiectasis. Respir Med. 2005 Jan;99(1):27-31. doi: 10.1016/j.rmed.2004.05.006.
- Nicolson CH, Stirling RG, Borg BM, Button BM, Wilson JW, Holland AE. The long term effect of inhaled hypertonic saline 6% in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. Respir Med. 2012 May;106(5):661-7. doi: 10.1016/j.rmed.2011.12.021. Epub 2012 Feb 19.
Study record dates
Study Major Dates
Study Start
Primary Completion (Actual)
Study Completion (Actual)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Posted (Estimate)
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Estimate)
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
Last Verified
More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- T10716
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