Intravenous magnesium as an adjunct treatment in acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Acute exacerbations of COPD; Respiratory - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

• Registration Number: ACTRN12613000837729
• Lead Sponsor: Saptarshi Mukerji

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2013-07-30
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 160

Inclusion Criteria

Known previous diagnosis of COPD, presented to ED with a primary diagnosis of acute exacerbation of COPD.

Exclusion Criteria

Anyone deemed to require immediate NIV or mechanical ventilation on presentation.
Patients who are unable to carry out spirometry.
Other active problems that may be life threatening.
Hypotension.
Pregnancy.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified