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NCT01739790 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

N-Acetylcysteine for Patients With COPD and Chronic Bronchitis

A NA study, sponsored by University of Minnesota.

Terminated
Registry status
NA
Development phase
51
Enrollment target

NCT01739790: Clinical Trial NA study, sponsored by University of Minnesota.

NCT01739790 is a NA study that was terminated before completion, run by University of Minnesota. The registered enrollment target is 51 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT01739790, a NA study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by University of Minnesota.

TERMINATED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
51 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is described as having mucolytic and antioxidant properties. It is widely prescribed for patients with chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD), particularly for those who have accompanying symptoms of chronic cough and sputum production. Compared to placebo, high-dose NAC will improve Saint George Respiratory Questionnaire scores in patients with COPD and chronic bronchitis.

Primary Outcome

The St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) is scored on a scale of 1 to 100 with 100 representing the worst respiratory health status. The instrument is self-administered at baseline and again after 8-weeks of treatment.

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG N-Acetylcysteine

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 51 participants
Start Date 2013-01
Est. Completion 2015-12
Phase NA
University of Minnesota

966 total trials

Why NCT01739790 stopped before completion

NCT01739790 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 51 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT01739790 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT01739790 about?

NCT01739790 is a clinical study titled "N-Acetylcysteine for Patients With COPD and Chronic Bronchitis". N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is described as having mucolytic and antioxidant properties. It is widely prescribed for patients with chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD), particularly for those who have accompanying symptoms of chronic cough and sputum production. Compared to placebo, high-dose NAC will...

What is the current status of trial NCT01739790?

This trial is currently terminated. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 51 participants. The study started on 2013-01. Estimated completion is 2015-12.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01739790?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), N-Acetylcysteine (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01739790?

This trial is sponsored by University of Minnesota, which has 966 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT01739790's enrollment target sits among peer trials

51 1279th of 2000 higher than 722 of 2,000 other NA trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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