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Hypertonic Saline for Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
Study Summary
This trial is testing a new way to treat M. avium complex lung infections by using hypertonic saline.
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- I have been taking more than 15 mg/day of corticosteroids for over 3 months.You have symptoms that match the guidelines for diagnosing lung diseases set by the American Thoracic Society and Infectious Disease Society of America in 2007.I am 18 years old or older.I have been diagnosed with HIV.I have been diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis.My condition involves lung cavities due to NTM infection.I have had at least 2 positive lung infection tests in the last year.I have taken specific antibiotics for MAC in the last 6 months.I am currently being treated for active tuberculosis or a serious fungal infection.You have symptoms that match the 2007 guidelines for diagnosing lung disease.I have been diagnosed with Bronchiectasis or it has been seen on my chest CT.I have had a lung or other solid organ transplant.
- Group 1: Hypertonic saline
- Group 2: Standard of Care
- Drug Has Already Been Approved - The FDA has already approved this drug, and is just seeking more data.
- Pivotal Trial - The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the potential adverse effects of Hypertonic saline therapy?
"Our team at Power gave Hypertonic saline a score of 3, in recognition that this medication has been approved for use and is currently undergoing Phase 4 trials."
Are there any other experiments involving Hypertonic saline currently being conducted?
"Currently, 85 studies are underway to learn more about hypertonic saline with 29 of these trials in their final stage. Though numerous research centres for this particular remedy reside in Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, there is a global network of 940 locations that have clinical trials investigating Hypertonic Saline."
In what conditions is Hypertonic saline most frequently utilized?
"The use of hypertonic saline is a widely accepted treatment for genital ulcer disease (GUD) and also provides relief from Chlamydia, cervicitis, and other adult ailments."
Are there still vacant slots open for participants in this clinical trial?
"As per the information available on clinicaltrials.gov, this particular study is actively searching for participants and has been since May 18th 2021 with its most recent update occurring on May 27th 2022."
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