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Hypertonic Saline for MAC

RecruitingPhase 4Ages 18 Years - anyAllOregon Health and Science University
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The MAC-HS study is a testing whether hypertonic saline helps improve symptoms and clearance of mycobacteria in patients with M. avium complex lung infections.

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * At least 2 positive MAC sputum cultures in the last 12 months with at least one AFB positive sputum obtained within 12 weeks prior to randomization * Meet American Thoracic Society (ATS)/ Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) 2007 pulmonary clinical disease criteria\[1\] * Age 18 and older * Diagnosis of Bronchiectasis and/or bronchiectatic findings evident on chest CT report * Ability to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Any patient who is unwilling or unable to provide consent or to comply with this protocol * Cavitary NTM disease * Patients who are currently taking or within the prior 6 months received any of the following: bedaquiline, or any component of ATS/IDSA multi-drug recommended therapy (macrolide, ethambutol, rifampin) for MAC treatment * Diagnosis of HIV * Diagnosis of Cystic fibrosis * Active pulmonary tuberculosis, fungal, or nocardial disease requiring treatment at screening * Current use of chronic systemic corticosteroids at doses of 15 mg/day for more than 3 months * Prior lung or other solid organ transplant
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What it tests

  • Hypertonic saline
  • Azithromycin
  • Ethambutol
  • Rifampin
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Where

3 sites
NYU Langone Health
New York, United States
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, United States
University Health Network
Toronto, Canada
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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