drugset / Trial / NCT00934362

Effect of Lucinactant on Mucus Clearance in Cystic Fibrosis Lung Disease

NCT00934362

RandomizedCrossoverQuadruple-blindTreatment

Summary

Mucus clearance is impaired in cystic fibrosis. Inhaled surfactants may reduce adhesive forces between mucus and airway surfaces and improve mucus clearance. This in turn my improve lung health. The investigators propose to measure mucus clearance before and after lucinactant or vehicle administration in patients with cystic fibrosis.

Timeline

Start
2008-10
Primary completion
2010-08
Completion
2010-08

Drugs

EvaluationDrugModalityDoseRoute
Subject Lucinactant Peptide 120 mg Inhaled

Indications