Pathophysiologic Changes in the Respiratory System After Fire Smoke Inhalation

September 26, 2016 updated by: Espen Rostrup Nakstad, Oslo University Hospital
Fire smoke inhalation may contribute to intrabronchial inflammation, airway obstruction and impaired gas exchange. In this study the investigators will examine if the scope of inhalation injury can be assessed soon after hospital admission based on clinical markers, biochemical markers, Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF), spirometry and bronchoscopy. At 6 months a lung function test and metacholine test will be performed to examine whether patients have developed increased bronchial hyperreactivity (asthma) or not after the initial fire smoke exposure.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Fire smoke inhalation may contribute to intrabronchial inflammation, airway obstruction and impaired gas exchange. The scope of injury in fire smoke victims ranges from cough and minor airway irritation to severe respiratory failure and long term mechanical ventilation in the Intensive Care Unit. Some patients with high HbCO-levels are also treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

In this study the investigators will examine if the scope of inhalation injury can be assessed soon after admission based on clinical markers, biochemical markers, Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF), spirometry and bronchoscopy. The clinical effect of fiberoptic bronchoscopy after severe smoke inhalation will also be examined. At 6 months a lung function test and metacholine test will be performed to examine whether they have developed asthma/increased bronchial hyperreactivity or not after the initial fire smoke exposure. Lab staff (flowcytometer and cytokine analysis) are unaware of patient identity and whether the patient is a smoke-exposed patient or a healthy volunteer in the control group of non-exposed persons.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

40

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Norway
      • Oslo, Norway, 0407
        • Oslo University Hospital - Ullevål

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • fire smoke exposed patient
  • > 18 years of age
  • admitted to hospital

Exclusion Criteria:

  • < 18 years of ager
  • trauma patient

Control group (healthy volunteers/hospital staff):

  • > 18 years of age
  • non-smoker
  • no exposure to fire smoke

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Diagnostic
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Other: LF tests, Fiberoptic bronchoscopy
Spirometry, Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF). Bronchoscopic assessment of soot in central airways.
Other: Fiberoptic bronchoscopy
Fiberoptic bronchoscopy performed to remove secretions and assess soot in central airways
Other Names:
  • Bronchopscopy

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Positive metacholine test (bronchial hyperreactivity).
Time Frame: 6 months
At 6 months a lung function test and metacholine test will be performed to examine whether patients have developed asthma/increased bronchial hyperreactivity after the initial fire smoke exposure.
6 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Oslo University Hospital

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Espen R Nakstad, MD, Oslo University Hospital - Ulleval, Norway
  • Study Director: Helge Opdahl, MD, PhD, Ullevaal University Hospital

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

November 1, 2010

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2016

Study Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2016

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 10, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 12, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

November 15, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

September 27, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 26, 2016

Last Verified

September 1, 2016

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • REK S-O, Ref 2010/1340, part A

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

UNDECIDED

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