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New treatment option for Charcoal, Decontamination, Poisoning
Official title Activated CHARcoal in Poisoned Patient - Pilot Trial
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05471479
What this study is testing
What is Activated Charcoal?
Activated Charcoal is an investigational medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for charcoal, decontamination, poisoning.
Also referred to as AC.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical pilot trial is to determine the feasibility of the clinical trial. Then the large-scale CHARPP will be conducted in order to determine the efficacity of activated charcoal as a treatment for acute poisoning in a diverse population of both adults and children suspected of ingesting toxic substances that activated charcoal can adsorb.
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Adults
You may be able to join if
- Adult and pediatric patients who presented to the hospital less than 6h after the ingestion of a potentially toxic dose of a carbo-adsorbable...
- Patients who can receive the intervention within 6 hours of proven or suspected intoxication
You likely can't join if
- Patients requiring or who will likely require another gastro-intestinal decontamination method;
- Patients who have contraindication to the use of activated charcoal;
- Patients who ingested a substance with an entero-hepatic circulation requiring multi-dose AC;
- Patients who have no clinical equipoise for the use of activated charcoal as per the attending physician.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Québec, Quebec, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, not specified. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Québec, Quebec, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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