Clinical Trial Details
— Status: Completed
Administrative data
NCT number |
NCT04539834 |
Other study ID # |
(ZU-IRB#: 6328-23-8-2020) |
Secondary ID |
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Status |
Completed |
Phase |
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First received |
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Last updated |
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Start date |
May 1, 2020 |
Est. completion date |
October 30, 2021 |
Study information
Verified date |
November 2021 |
Source |
Zagazig University |
Contact |
n/a |
Is FDA regulated |
No |
Health authority |
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Study type |
Observational
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Clinical Trial Summary
Initial case reports and cohort studies have described many clinical characteristics of
patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), an emerging infectious disorder caused by
the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). In early COVID-19 studies,
some evidence has been provided that electrolyte disorders may also be present upon patients'
presentation, including sodium, potassium, chloride and calcium abnormalities
the aim of the study is Identification of elements that affect COVID-19 pathology to improve
survival and decrease mortality rate.
Description:
SARS-CoV-2 invades human cells through binding angiotensin I converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) on
the cell membrane. ACE2 is widely distributed in many types of human tissues, especially in
the vital organs, such as heart, liver, kidney, and lungs. ACE2 is viewed as the principal
counter-regulatory mechanism for the main axis of renin-angiotensin system (RAS) that is an
essential player in the control of blood pressure and electrolyte balance. The final effect
is to increase reabsorption of sodium and water, and thereafter increase blood pressure and
excretion of potassium (K+). Besides, patients with COVID-19 often had gastrointestinal
symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting
Early studies proved that high percentage of COVID-19 patient were presented with electrolyte
disorders, including sodium, potassium, chloride and calcium abnormalities. Such electrolyte
disturbances have important implications not only for patient management but also for
identifying potential pathophysiologic mechanisms underlying COVID-19 that could drive novel
therapeutic opportunities