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Lung Diseases, InterstitialNCT05719233

Assessment of Neuropsychiatric Function in Patients With Interstitial Lung Disease

An observational study of Lung Diseases, Interstitial, run by Assiut University at 1 site in Egypt.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Research on the impact of lung diseases on neuropsychological functioning has revealed impaired cognitive processing in patients with a variety of pulmonary disorders. While the mechanisms responsible for the association of pulmonary diseases and neurocognitive functioning remain unclear, some researchers have… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 70 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Lung Diseases, Interstitial
How many people
60 participants
Where
1 siteEgypt
Study dates
1 Oct 2022to 1 Dec 2023
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 70 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Interstitial lung disease patients diagnosed using high resolution computed tomography to confirm the diagnosis either visiting out patient clinic or admitted to ward in assiut university hospital.

Who may be able to join

  • Interstitial lung disease patients diagnosed using high resolution computed tomography to confirm the diagnosis

Who cannot join

  • Patients who refuse to participate in the study.
  • Age less than 18,
  • A history of neurological and/or developmental disorders and related drug treatment,
  • A head injury with loss of consciousness,
  • Active alcohol or drug abuse or a history of abuse prior to testing,
  • A history of any psychiatric disorder or treatment, neurological disorders, psychological disorders, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, end-organ failure conditions

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Egypt1 site
  • Assiut university hospitals

    Asyut, 71515

Other trials in Egypt

About this study

Research on the impact of lung diseases on neuropsychological functioning has revealed impaired cognitive processing in patients with a variety of pulmonary disorders. While the mechanisms responsible for the association of pulmonary diseases and neurocognitive functioning remain unclear, some researchers have attributed it to reduced oxygenation of the brain. Early detection and accurate management of comorbidity have benefits in reducing ILD morbidity and mortality.

Read the detailed description

Research on the impact of lung diseases on neuropsychological functioning has revealed impaired cognitive processing in patients with a variety of pulmonary disorders. While the mechanisms responsible for the association of pulmonary diseases and neurocognitive functioning remain unclear, some researchers have attributed it to reduced oxygenation of the brain.

Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) is an "umbrella" term as it comprises a variety of pulmonary diseases which affect the interstitium (the tissue and space around the air sacs of the lungs). It may be caused by a variety of factors (namely, inhaled substances, medications, infection, connective tissue disease, malignancy or idiopathic reasons) and has a clear negative impact on patients' quality of life, leading to symptoms such as fatigue, dyspnea and coughing. Physical sequelae include reduced lung volumes due to tissue thickening, sometimes caused by inflammation. A further consequence is reduced breathing efficiency, resulting in reduced blood oxygen levels and compromised exercise capacity.

Additionally, the fibrosis of the parenchyma impedes the level of gas exchange. A number of studies have reported mood effects in ILD, suggesting, however, that the diagnosis of depression may be obscured, due to the fatigue and apathy that is often a consequence of ILD.

Early detection and accurate management of Neuropsychiatric comorbidities have benefits in reducing ILD morbidity and mortality.

Keywords
Interstitial lung disease, cognitive function, spirometry, anxiety
Medical subject headings
Lung Diseases, Interstitial, Anxiety Disorders

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT05719233
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Interstitial Lung disease GroupMini-mental state examination (MMSE) Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale Hamilton Depression Rating Scale Nerve conduction studies High resolution Chest Computed tomography Pulmonary function Test
Control GroupMini-mental state examination (MMSE) Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale Hamilton Depression Rating Scale Nerve conduction studies

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Cognitive impairment

    a 30-point test used to assess cognitive function; includes tests of orientation, attention, memory, language, and visual-spatial skills. MMSE score 24-30: no cognitive impairment, 19-23: mild cognitive impairment, 10-18: moderate cognitive impairment, ≤ 9: severe cognitive impairment

    Measured: 1 MONTH

  2. Anxiety level

    consists of 14 items and measures both psychic anxiety (mental agitation and psychological distress) and somatic anxiety (physical complaints related to anxiety). Each item is scored on a scale of 0 (not present) to 4 (severe), with a total score range of 0-56, where a score ≤ 17 indicates mild anxiety, 18-24 mild to moderate severity, and more than 24 moderate to severe anxiety

    Measured: 1 MONTH

  3. Depression level

    The original HAM-D has 21 items, but scoring is based only on the first 17. Scores less than or equal to 7 indicates normal response, 8-13 mild depression, 14-18 Moderate, 19-22 severe, and more than 22 very severe depression

    Measured: 1 MONTH

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted8 Feb 2023
  2. Study start1 Oct 2022
  3. Primary completion1 Sep 2023
  4. Study completion1 Dec 2023

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case-control
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
60 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05719233
Sponsor's protocol ID
Neuropsychiatric Sequel of ILD
Status last verified
Jan 2024
First submitted
13 Jan 2023
Last updated
12 Jan 2024
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Antonelli-Incalzi R, Corsonello A, Trojano L, Acanfora D, Spada A, Izzo O, Rengo F. Correlation between cognitive impairment and dependence in hypoxemic COPD. J Clin Exp Neuropsychol. 2008 Feb;30(2):141-50. doi: 10.1080/13803390701287390.

    PubMed 18938666
  • Ryu JH, Daniels CE, Hartman TE, Yi ES. Diagnosis of interstitial lung diseases. Mayo Clin Proc. 2007 Aug;82(8):976-86. doi: 10.4065/82.8.976.

    PubMed 17673067
  • Bors M, Tomic R, Perlman DM, Kim HJ, Whelan TP. Cognitive function in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Chron Respir Dis. 2015 Nov;12(4):365-72. doi: 10.1177/1479972315603552. Epub 2015 Sep 15.

    PubMed 26374298

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Lung Diseases, Interstitial, run by Assiut University at 1 site in Egypt.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 12 Jan 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Cognitive impairment (time frame: 1 MONTH). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05719233, which also lists 3 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 12 Jan 2024.

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