Comparison of the clinical efficacy of salbutamol with jet and mesh nebulizers in asthmatic childre

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• Conditions: Asthmatic children

• Registration Number: JPRN-UMIN000030683
• Lead Sponsor: Murayama Pediatrics

Brief Summary

Inhalation times were significantly short with mesh type than jet type nebulizer.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2004-01-31
• Study Start: 2018-01-05
• Last Update Posted: 17 October 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete: follow-up complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

None.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
This study included 88 patients <6 years of age who were treated for mild asthma attacks at Maruyama Pediatric Clinic between October 2003 and January 2004,

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
After informed consent, patients were randomly assigned to receive treatment with either a mesh- or jet-type electronic nebulizer. For children <2 years old (n=37), a total volume of 1 mL was used, comprising 0.1 mL of salbutamol inhalation solution and 0.9 mL of saline. For children 2 years old (n=51), the total volume was 1 mL, comprising 0.2 mL of salbutamol inhalation solution and 0.8 mL of saline. Pre and post clinical symptom score, Saturation and Heart rate were examined.