Study of Ibuprofen to Preserve Lung Function in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
1999-06-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
OBJECTIVES:
I. Determine the effect of different doses of ibuprofen on neutrophil (polymorphonuclear
leukocyte; PMN) delivery to a mucosal surface (the oral mucosa) in patients with cystic
fibrosis and healthy controls.
II. Determine the duration of effect (and possible rebound effect) of ibuprofen on PMN
delivery to a mucosal surface in these patients.