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N- Acetylcysteine in Airway Clearance in Broncheictasis

70 participantsStarted 2025-12

Plain-language summary

It has been deduced that reducing the production of mucus or improving the clearance of sputum in the airway is the key to enhance the therapeutic efficacy for bronchiectasis . Mucoactive drugs are commonly used to clear the airway in mucus hypersecretion diseases. Currently, investigators have found that N-acetylcysteine (NAC), an effective mucolytic agent, not only reduces the viscosity and elasticity of sputum, but it also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity. Additionally, the Spanish guidelines on the treatment of bronchiectasis indicate that the use of N-acetylcysteine should be considered for patients with bronchiectasis and COPD. Therefore, as a classic mucolytic agent with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, N-acetylcysteine can be effective in the treatment of bronchiectasis

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects aged above 18 years old; with a diagnosis of bronchiectasis who are admitted to chest department due to acute exacerbation Exclusion Criteria: * current smokers, a known allergy to N-acetylcysteine; pregnancy or lactation (for women); primary diagnosis of COPD or asthma

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

sputum viscosity score

Timeframe: At the end of 1 week of treatment

Amount of sputum

Timeframe: At the end of 1 week treatment

Expectoration difficulty score

Timeframe: At the end of 1 week of treatment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07293884

SponsorAssiut University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-03

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