Effect of Neem Extract, Propylene Glycol and Salicylic Acid Combination in the Treatment of Arsenical...
Chronic Arsenic PoisoningThis study is designed to find out the effectiveness of combination of ethanol extract of neem leaf, propylene glycol (40%) and salicylic acid (10%) in the treatment of palmar arsenical keratosis.
Adding Nebulized Salbutamol to Intravenous Atropine and Oxygen in OP Poisoning
Organophosphate PoisoningWe hypothesize that salbutamol will speed removal of alveolar fluid compared to atropine alone in OP poisoned patients. We propose to compare the effect of two stat doses of nebulized salbutamol (2.5 mg; 5.0 mg), with nebulized saline placebo, in symptomatic patients receiving standard resuscitation with atropine, oxygen, and fluids after poisoning with OP pesticides. 25 patients will be randomised to each arm (total 75 patients). Primary outcome will be oxygen saturation's over the following 60 min during resuscitation. Secondary outcomes will include atropine dose administered, speed to stabilization, aspiration or pneumonia, intubation, tachydysrhythmias, and mortality. A positive outcome will result in design of a large definitive phase III study.
Pilot Proof of Concept Study of NBMI Treatment of Mercury Intoxication
Mercury PoisoningA randomized, placebo controlled, double blind proof of concept study of NBMI in treatment of mercury intoxication.
Influence of Hyaluronic Acid on Bacillus Calmette-Guérin Local Side Effects
Poisoning by BCG VaccineThe purpose of this study is to evaluate a possible role of intravesical Hyaluronic Acid in reducing local toxicity of Bacillus Calmette Guerin (BCG) used to treat bladder urothelial cell carcinoma.
A Trial of Equine F (ab')2 Antivenom for Treatment of Scorpion Envenomation in Morocco
Poisoning by Scorpion StingThis study has the objective to demonstrate the effectiveness of Alacramyn NAMO in the treatment of North Africa and Middle East scorpions envenomation by reducing the severity of envenomation. The primary endpoint is make a comparison between antivenom and placebo groups, at 4 hours after study drug, of the number of cases showing improvement in class of envenomation.
AScVS and/ or Prazosin for Scorpion Envenomation
Scorpion EnvenomationThe data available for the efficacy of AScVS and prazosin is generated through different trials done in different clinical setting. Hence it was felt worthwhile to confirm the documented efficacy of AScVS and prazosin in terms of time taken for clinical recovery in a clinical trial. Along with this, effects of both the therapies on various biochemical parameters will be recorded and compared with. It was also felt necessary to study the effect of combination on the clinical outcome.
A Study to Compare Adaptive Support Ventilation vs. Volume Controlled Ventilation for Management...
Snake EnvenomationInvasive Mechanical Ventilation1 moreNeuroparalytic snake envenomation results in severe muscle weakness and respiratory failure. Treatment requires administration of anti-snake venom and supportive care in the form of invasive mechanical ventilation. Whether using adaptive support ventilation (a closed loop mode of ventilation) in comparison to volume controlled ventilation will shorten the duration of ventilation remains undetermined. The current study is planned to compare adaptive support ventilation (ASV) mode of ventilation versus volume controlled ventilation (VCV) during invasive mechanical ventilation for the management of respiratory failure secondary to neuroparalytic snake envenomation.
Follow up by General Practitioner After Self-poisoning
Suicidal and Self-injurious BehaviourThe study hypothesis is that follow up from general practitioner after hospitalization for self poisoning will decrease suicidal behaviour.
Effect of Iron and Folic Acid on Skin Fungal Pattern in Patients With Arsenicosis
Chronic Arsenic PoisoningThis study will be conducted to observe any change in fungal pattern on skin of arsenicosis patients before and after administration of iron (150 mg) and folic acid (0.5 mg) tablets.
Modulation of Anaerobic Gut Bacteria of Arsenicosis Patients by Probiotics
Chronic Arsenic PoisoningThe role of anaerobic bacteria in the pathogenesis of palmer arsenical keratosis is not known. This can be evaluated by administering probiotics. Thirty patients from an arsenic affected area will be provided two probiotics capsules per day orally for 12 weeks and stool samples will be collected for qualitative and quantitative analysis of anaerobic bacteria. Similar number of arsenic exposed controls and healthy volunteers from the same area will be included with similar protocol for comparison. Like aerobic bacteria, anaerobic bacteria may be modulated by probiotics in arsenicosis patients.