Status:
COMPLETED
Prevention and Treatment of Immersion Pulmonary Edema
Lead Sponsor:
Duke University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Divers Alert Network
Conditions:
Immersion Pulmonary Edema (IPE)
Swimming Induced Pulmonary Edema (SIPE)
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-55 years
Phase:
EARLY_PHASE1
Brief Summary
Immersion pulmonary edema (IPE) is a condition in which fluid fills the lungs during diving or swimming, particularly in cold water. Some individuals appear to be predisposed to developing IPE. DNA sa...
Detailed Description
Immersion pulmonary edema (IPE) is a condition that has sudden onset in swimmers and divers, and is characterized by cough, shortness of breath, decreased blood oxygen levels, and hemoptysis. The purp...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- History of immersion pulmonary edema
Exclusion
- Coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, heart valve disease
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
10 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00815646
Start Date
January 1 2008
End Date
December 1 2015
Last Update
January 26 2016
Active Locations (1)
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Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27710