NCT03396120

The FVC/DLCO Ratio is a Useful Predictor of Pulmonary Hypertension in Patients With Interstitial Lung Disease

• Status: Completed
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 95 (actual)
• Sponsor: Assiut University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: —
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a common disorder among patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD). The symptoms are usually nonspecific and overlooked. Thus, a noninvasive screening modality is recommended for early detection of PH because of its potentially significant impact on treatment strategy and clinical outcomes. Objectives: To evaluate the usefulness of assessing forced vital capacity (FVC%), diffusion capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide (DLCO%), and FVC%/DLCO% ratio to predict pulmonary hypertension among patients with ILDs.

Conditions

• Interstitial Lung Disease
• Pulmonary Hypertension

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DIAGNOSTIC_TEST	Pulmonary function test	forced vital capacity and diffusing capacity

Timeline

• Start date: 2017-02-02
• Primary completion: 2017-12-01
• Completion: 2017-12-31
• First posted: 2018-01-10
• Last updated: 2018-01-10

Locations

2 sites across 1 country: Egypt