Is the function of HDL cholesterol impaired in COPD and whether inhaled steroids can improve HDL function?
Phase 4
- Conditions
- Health Condition 1: null- Severe exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease requiring hospitalization.
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2016/03/006773
- Lead Sponsor
- PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- ot Yet Recruiting
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 80
Inclusion Criteria
Age 40 years and above.
Smoking history with more than 10 pack years.
Physician diagnosed severe exacerbation of COPD requiring hospitalization.
Willing to participate in the study adhering to its protocol.
Exclusion Criteria
History suggestive of asthma.
History of past or coexisting malignancy, connective tissue disorders and other chronic inflammatory disorders.
Coexisting poorly controlled diabetes mellitus (HbA1C > 8.5%), pneumonia and active tuberculosis.
Subjects requiring ICU stay with or without life support for management of severe exacerbation of COPD.
Mental status not competent enough to consent for the study.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method