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The effect of thalidomide on paraquat-induced mortality and measurement of oxidative stress and blood factors

Phase 3
Recruiting
Conditions
Paraquat herbicide poisoning.
Registration Number
IRCT20220307054208N1
Lead Sponsor
Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria

Definitive use of paraquat herbicide with toxic dose (based on history, clinical examination, endoscopic findings)
Patients' satisfaction to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

Poisoning with other herbicides other than Paraquat (based on history, clinical examination, endoscopic findings)
Non-toxic dose of paraquat (endoscopy and normal tests)
Lack of cooperation of patients to take medicine due to oral ulcers
Patient dissatisfaction to participate in the study
Existence of underlying lung diseases
Pregnant women

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Measurement of malondialdehyde. Timepoint: After the intervention. Method of measurement: Spectrophotometry.;Measurement of glutathione content. Timepoint: After the intervention. Method of measurement: Spectrophotometry.;Intravenous blood gas levels. Timepoint: After the intervention. Method of measurement: Laboratory experiment.;Percentage of arterial oxygen saturation. Timepoint: After the intervention. Method of measurement: Laboratory experiment.;Mortality rate. Timepoint: After the intervention. Method of measurement: Mortality rate.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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