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Clinical Trials/NCT01440764
NCT01440764
Completed
Phase 1

Aerosol Inhalation Treatment for Dyspnea

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center1 site in 1 country24 target enrollmentSeptember 2011

Overview

Phase
Phase 1
Intervention
Furosemide
Conditions
Healthy
Sponsor
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Enrollment
24
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
Subject Rating of Breathing Discomfort (Dyspnea)
Status
Completed
Last Updated
8 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

The purpose of this protocol is to develop and test optimal delivery of aerosol furosemide, a treatment that has the potential to significantly improve symptom management and enhance the quality of care for patients with intractable dyspnea.

Detailed Description

This is study of aerosol treatment in a laboratory model of dyspnea in healthy subjects. This study is the first in a series of studies that will include investigation of a second dose in the laboratory and investigation of the treatment effect in hospitalized patients with refractory dyspnea. The outcome of this first study will determine the details of protocol for the succeeding studies.

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
September 2011
End Date
April 2017
Last Updated
8 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Crossover
Sex
All

Investigators

Responsible Party
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator

Robert Banzett

Associate Professor of Medicine

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

  • Unstable heart or circulation disease
  • Seizure disorder
  • Severe migraine headaches
  • Liver or kidney disease
  • Adrenal gland problem (Pheochromocytoma)
  • Nerve problems that may affect your breathing sensation
  • Brain cancer
  • Drug or alcohol problem
  • Systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE)
  • High levels of depression, panic disorder, or other significant mental health problems

Arms & Interventions

F(40), then Saline, then IV.F

On Test Day 1, participants received Aerosol Furosemide 40mg in 4ml saline by inhalation for 5-10 minutes. On Test Day 2 (at least 24 hours after Test Day 1), participants received Aerosol Saline 4ml by inhalation for 5-10 minutes. On Test Day 3 (at least 24 hours after Test Day 2), participants received Furosemide 15 mg diluted in 10 ml of saline by intravenous delivery for 5 minutes.

Intervention: Furosemide

F(40), then Saline, then IV.F

On Test Day 1, participants received Aerosol Furosemide 40mg in 4ml saline by inhalation for 5-10 minutes. On Test Day 2 (at least 24 hours after Test Day 1), participants received Aerosol Saline 4ml by inhalation for 5-10 minutes. On Test Day 3 (at least 24 hours after Test Day 2), participants received Furosemide 15 mg diluted in 10 ml of saline by intravenous delivery for 5 minutes.

Intervention: Saline

IV.F, then F(40), then Saline

On Test Day 1, participants received Furosemide 15 mg diluted in 10 ml of saline by intravenous delivery for 5 minutes. On Test Day 2 (at least 24 hours after Test Day 1), participants received Aerosol Furosemide 40mg in 4ml saline by inhalation for 5-10 minutes. On Test Day 3 (at least 24 hours after Test Day 2), participants received Aerosol Saline 4ml by inhalation for 5-10 minutes.

Intervention: Furosemide

IV.F, then F(40), then Saline

On Test Day 1, participants received Furosemide 15 mg diluted in 10 ml of saline by intravenous delivery for 5 minutes. On Test Day 2 (at least 24 hours after Test Day 1), participants received Aerosol Furosemide 40mg in 4ml saline by inhalation for 5-10 minutes. On Test Day 3 (at least 24 hours after Test Day 2), participants received Aerosol Saline 4ml by inhalation for 5-10 minutes.

Intervention: Saline

Saline, then F(40), then IV.F

On Test Day 1, participants received Aerosol Saline 4ml by inhalation for 5-10 minutes. On Test Day 2 (at least 24 hours after Test Day 3), participants received Aerosol Furosemide 40mg in 4ml saline by inhalation for 5-10 minutes. On Test Day 3 (at least 24 hours after Test Day 2), participants received Furosemide 15 mg diluted in 10 ml of saline by intravenous delivery for 5 minutes.

Intervention: Furosemide

Saline, then F(40), then IV.F

On Test Day 1, participants received Aerosol Saline 4ml by inhalation for 5-10 minutes. On Test Day 2 (at least 24 hours after Test Day 3), participants received Aerosol Furosemide 40mg in 4ml saline by inhalation for 5-10 minutes. On Test Day 3 (at least 24 hours after Test Day 2), participants received Furosemide 15 mg diluted in 10 ml of saline by intravenous delivery for 5 minutes.

Intervention: Saline

F(80), then Saline, then Saline

On Test Day 1, participants received Aerosol Furosemide 80mg in 8ml saline by inhalation for 5-10 minutes. On Test Day 2 (at least 24 hours after Test Day 1), participants received Aerosol Saline 8ml by inhalation for 5-10 minutes. On Test Day 3 (at least 24 hours after Test Day 2), participants received Aerosol Saline 8ml by inhalation for 5-10 minutes.

Intervention: Furosemide

F(80), then Saline, then Saline

On Test Day 1, participants received Aerosol Furosemide 80mg in 8ml saline by inhalation for 5-10 minutes. On Test Day 2 (at least 24 hours after Test Day 1), participants received Aerosol Saline 8ml by inhalation for 5-10 minutes. On Test Day 3 (at least 24 hours after Test Day 2), participants received Aerosol Saline 8ml by inhalation for 5-10 minutes.

Intervention: Saline

Saline, then F(80), then Saline

On Test Day 1, participants received Aerosol Saline 8ml by inhalation for 5-10 minutes. On Test Day 2 (at least 24 hours after Test Day 1), participants received Aerosol Furosemide 80mg in 8ml saline by inhalation for 5-10 minutes. On Test Day 3 (at least 24 hours after Test Day 2), participants received Aerosol Saline 8ml by inhalation for 5-10 minutes.

Intervention: Furosemide

Saline, then F(80), then Saline

On Test Day 1, participants received Aerosol Saline 8ml by inhalation for 5-10 minutes. On Test Day 2 (at least 24 hours after Test Day 1), participants received Aerosol Furosemide 80mg in 8ml saline by inhalation for 5-10 minutes. On Test Day 3 (at least 24 hours after Test Day 2), participants received Aerosol Saline 8ml by inhalation for 5-10 minutes.

Intervention: Saline

Saline, then Saline, then F(80)

On Test Day 1, participants received Aerosol Saline 8ml by inhalation for 5-10 minutes. On Test Day 2 (at least 24 hours after Test Day 1), participants received Aerosol Saline 8ml by inhalation for 5-10 minutes. On Test Day 3 (at least 24 hours after Test Day 2), participants received Aerosol Furosemide 80mg in 8ml saline by inhalation for 5-10 minutes.

Intervention: Furosemide

Saline, then Saline, then F(80)

On Test Day 1, participants received Aerosol Saline 8ml by inhalation for 5-10 minutes. On Test Day 2 (at least 24 hours after Test Day 1), participants received Aerosol Saline 8ml by inhalation for 5-10 minutes. On Test Day 3 (at least 24 hours after Test Day 2), participants received Aerosol Furosemide 80mg in 8ml saline by inhalation for 5-10 minutes.

Intervention: Saline

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Subject Rating of Breathing Discomfort (Dyspnea)

Time Frame: The breathing discomfort ratings were taken as an average of all ratings during runs before intervention and the first two runs after intervention. The 1st and 2nd post-runs began (on average) 12 minutes and 49 minute after intervention, respectively.

Change in breathing discomfort (dyspnea) rating at benchmark PETCO2 using a visual analog scale. The change in breathing discomfort is expressed as units on a 0% to 100% continuous scale, where higher values represent more dyspnea. The change is represented as the rating of breathing discomfort after the intervention minus the rating of breathing discomfort before the intervention.

Secondary Outcomes

  • Multidimensional Dyspnea Profile(Measured before intervention)
  • Urine Output(Cumulative urine output 1 hour after intervention)

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