Bi-level Ventilatory Support during exacerbations of Cystic Fibrosis

Phase 3

Completed

• Conditions: Cystic Fibrosis; Human Genetics and Inherited Disorders - Cystic fibrosis

• Registration Number: ACTRN12605000437662
• Lead Sponsor: SWSAHS

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2005-09-16
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

Acute respiratory exacerbation of Cystic Fibrosis (Fuchs et al 1994) requiring IV antibiotics and admission to hospital; aged over 17 years; FEV1 <60% predicted on admission.

Exclusion Criteria

Already using BVS or daytime respiratory failure on admission; problem pneumothoraces; recent massive haemoptysis; pregnant; sputum colonised with burkolderia cepacia; previous participation in this study; admitted for lung transplant work-up.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified