Cystic Fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group: Airway clearance therapy by nebulized Hypertonic saline (3, 5 or 7%) and nebulized Ventolin, chest physiotherapy (at least 4 times a day). Oral antibiotic therapy based on sputum a
Sponsors
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
6 Years to 18 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Documented diagnosis of CF Exacerbation phase Older than 6 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients unable to perform pulmonary tests because of physical or mental limitations
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Percent of patients with increased FEV1 values. Timepoint: Before initiation of outpatient treatment and after completion of treatment. Method of measurement: Spirometry machine.;Percent of patients with decreased residual volumes of lungs. Timepoint: Before initiation of outpatient treatment and after completion of treatment. Method of measurement: body box (plethysmograph) machines.;Percent of patients with increased total lung capacities of lungs. Timepoint: Before initiation of outpatient treatment and after completion of treatment. Method of measurement: body box (plethysmograph) machines.;Percent of patients with decreased airway resistance. Timepoint: Before initiation of outpatient treatment and after completion of treatment. Method of measurement: Impulse oscillometry machine. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMohammad Reza Modaresi
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed