Antibiotic rinse in the lungs for bronchiectasis flare-ups
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether placing a common antibiotic (amikacin) directly into the lungs during a bronchoscopy helps people with bronchiectasis recover faster from sudden flare-ups. Participation involves a bronchoscopy and a lung rinse, which may reduce infection and improve breathing.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with bronchiectasis that affects at least two lobes of your lungs.
- You are currently having a sudden worsening of symptoms like cough, more sputum, or shortness of breath.
- You are willing and able to undergo a bronchoscopy with a lung rinse (bronchoalveolar lavage).
- You do not have severe bleeding risk, kidney failure, or an allergy to amikacin.
- You do not have cystic fibrosis.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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