Aerosol Inhalation Treatment for Dyspnea

This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified March 2013 by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Sponsor:
Collaborator:
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01440764
First received: September 23, 2011
Last updated: March 14, 2013
Last verified: March 2013

September 23, 2011
March 14, 2013
September 2011
September 2016   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Subject rating of Breathing Discomfort (dyspnea) [ Time Frame: repeated measurement for 2 hours from intervention ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Subjects will rate breathing discomfort (dyspnea) using a visual analog scale before and after intervention
Same as current
Complete list of historical versions of study NCT01440764 on ClinicalTrials.gov Archive Site
  • Multidimensional Dyspnea Profile [ Time Frame: repeated for 2 hours after intervention ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
  • Urine output [ Time Frame: repeated measures for 2 hours after intervention ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
    diuresis is an expected effect of furosemide. to the extent that aerosol furosemide is absorbed into the blood, diuresis is an expected 'side effect' of this treatment
Same as current
Not Provided
Not Provided
 
Aerosol Inhalation Treatment for Dyspnea
Aerosol Inhalation Treatment for Dyspnea

The purpose of this protocol is to develop and test optimal delivery of aerosol furosemide, a treatment that has the potential to significantly improve symptom management and enhance the quality of care for patients with intractable dyspnea.

This is study of aerosol treatment in a laboratory model of dyspnea in healthy subjects. This study is the first in a series of studies that will include investigation of a second dose in the laboratory and investigation of the treatment effect in hospitalized patients with refractory dyspnea. The outcome of this first study will determine the details of protocol for the succeeding studies.

Interventional
Phase 1
Phase 2
Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment
Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Basic Science
  • Healthy
  • Dyspnea
Drug: Furosemide
Subjects will inhale 80mg of furosemide aerosol over the course of 5-10 min. There will be a single administration of aerosol furosemide and either aerosol albuterol or aerosol saline in each subject, as well as an IV furosemide dose to control for systemic effects. Each intervention will occur on a separate day.
Other Name: Lasix
Experimental: Aerosol furosemide
Intervention: Drug: Furosemide
Banzett RB, Adams L, O'Donnell CR, Gilman SA, Lansing RW, Schwartzstein RM. Using Laboratory Models to Test Treatment: Morphine Reduces Dyspnea and Hypercapnic Ventilatory Response. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2011.

*   Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline.
 
Recruiting
12
Not Provided
September 2016   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Healthy

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Unstable heart or circulation disease
  • Stroke
  • Seizure disorder
  • Severe migraine headaches
  • Liver or kidney disease
  • Adrenal gland problem (Pheochromocytoma)
  • Nerve problems that may affect your breathing sensation
  • Brain cancer
  • Drug or alcohol problem
  • Systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE)
  • High levels of depression, panic disorder, or other significant mental health problems
  • Serious ongoing pain
  • Pregnant
  • Under 18 years old
  • Not Fluent in English
Both
18 Years and older
Yes
Contact: Heather Bernstein 617-667-0572 hbernste@caregroup.org
Contact: Carl O'Donnell, PhD 617-667-0572 codonne1@bidmc.harvard.edu
United States
 
NCT01440764
2011-P-000027/1, R01NR012009
No
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
Principal Investigator: Robert B Banzett, PhD Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
March 2013

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