Status:
UNKNOWN
Effect of Homeopathic Remedy Kalium Bichromicum on Viscosity and Amount of Sputum Mechanically Ventilated ICU Patients.
Lead Sponsor:
Shaare Zedek Medical Center
Conditions:
Mechanically Ventilated ICU Patients
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the homeopathic remedy Kali Bichromium is effective in reducing the amount of tracheal secretions in patients intubated with a conventional endotrache...
Detailed Description
Profuse and tenacious tracheal secretions are a significant factor impeding the weaning process in mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). In homeopathy, high dilutions of p...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- any endotracheally intubated ICU patient on mechanical ventilation support for at least 3 days prior to study enrollment.
- profuse tenacious, stringy tracheal secretions
Exclusion
- Unstable septic patients
- Concomitant disease of the larynx and trachea obstructing the airway or inhibiting the extubation process.
- Patients with Tracheostomy
- Concomitant active heart disease.
- Need for catecholamines.
- Pregnancy.
- Patient with underlying neuromuscular disorder or any other condition preventing patient cooperation with voluntary coughing and expectoration of secretions.
- Patients with underlying conditions requiring continuous therapy with bronchorrheic medications (i.e. myasthenia gravis)
- Failure of the patient or legal guardian to give written informed consent.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
56 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00326365
Start Date
June 1 2006
Last Update
October 31 2007
Active Locations (1)
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Intensive Care Unit, Shaare Zedek Medical Center
Jerusalem, Israel, 91031