NCT04598620

Brief Summary

The main objective of this study is to assess if analysis of exhaled breath condensate (EBC) can provide useful prognostic markers for admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) due to acute respiratory insufficiency among patients with Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Additionally, to give a characterization of the lung damage caused by COVID-19 by analysis of daily blood samples. The hypothesis is that the protein content of the EBC from COVID-19 patients who require admission to the ICU differs from the EBC from COVID-19 patients with uncomplicated hospitalization, potentially providing diagnostic markers of COVID-19 related pulmonary damage.

Trial Health

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Enrollment
28

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2020

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 19, 2020

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 21, 2020

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 22, 2020

Completed
11 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 1, 2021

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 1, 2021

Completed
Last Updated

February 15, 2022

Status Verified

February 1, 2022

Enrollment Period

1 year

First QC Date

October 21, 2020

Last Update Submit

February 14, 2022

Conditions

Keywords

Exhaled breath condensate

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Prediction of admission to ICU in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

    The primary outcome is prediction of admission to ICU in hospitalized COVID-19 patients by use of one or more novel biomarkers in the EBC

    1 year

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Pathophysiology in COVID-19 patients

    1 year

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodProbability Sample
Study Population

COVID-19 positive patients acutely admitted to Aalborg University Hospital due to COVID-19 symptoms.

You may qualify if:

  • Age ≥18 years and admitted at Aalborg Hospital with confirmed COVID-19
  • Need for hospitalization due to COVID-19 symptoms.
  • Able to provide informed consent

You may not qualify if:

  • Need for vasopressor therapy, mechanical ventilation, extracorporal circulation, or dialysis at admission

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Aalborg Hospital

Aalborg, 9000, Denmark

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Gade IL, Bodilsen J, Mariager T, Hertz S, Duerlund LS, Holm CK, Madsen PH, Bennike TB, Honore B. Exhaled breath protein composition in patients hospitalised during the first wave of COVID-19. J Breath Res. 2025 May 16;19(3). doi: 10.1088/1752-7163/add617.

Biospecimen

Retention: SAMPLES WITHOUT DNA

Exhaled breath condensate (EBC) Blood samples

MeSH Terms

Conditions

COVID-19Coronavirus Infections

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pneumonia, ViralPneumoniaRespiratory Tract InfectionsInfectionsVirus DiseasesCoronaviridae InfectionsNidovirales InfectionsRNA Virus InfectionsLung DiseasesRespiratory Tract Diseases

Study Officials

  • Inger L Gade, MD, PhD

    Aalborg University Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE ONLY
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
MD, PhD, Registrar

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 21, 2020

First Posted

October 22, 2020

Study Start

September 19, 2020

Primary Completion

October 1, 2021

Study Completion

October 1, 2021

Last Updated

February 15, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-02

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations