Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 1:42 PM
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2025-12-24 @ 1:42 PM
NCT ID:
NCT00579995
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of oral N-acetylcysteine and intravenous sodium bicarbonate for the prevention of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy (CIN) after cardiac catheterization.
Detailed Description:
It is thought that N-acetylcysteine may reduce the ability of generated oxygen free radicals to damage cells by scavenging them. N-acetylcysteine may also increase the biologic effects of nitric oxide by combining with nitric oxide to form S-nitrosothiol, a more stable form and potent vasodilator. It also increases the expression of nitric oxide synthesis and may improve blood flow. Oxidants activate a signal-transduction cascade and molecular response that may initiate the cell-death pathway. These pathways seem to be sensitive to the redox state of the cell and are inhibited by N-acetylcysteine, which promotes pathways that lead to repair and survival whenever cells are under oxidant stress.
Study:
NCT00579995
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT00579995