N-acetylcysteine for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Theidi N, Albera C, Bradford WZ
New England Journal of Medicine · 2014
This randomized controlled trial evaluates the intervention under study in relation to the primary clinical outcome. Includes 535 participants. Evidence level: Ib.
Evidence-Based Research: Nac Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Key facts at a glance
- DOI
- 10.1056/NEJMoa1213688
- PMID
- 23281978
- Journal
- New England Journal of Medicine
- Year
- 2014
- Study type
- rct
- Evidence level
- Ib
- Sample size
- 535
- Intervention
- N-乙酰半胱氨酸 vs 安慰剂
- Primary outcome
- FVC 变化
- Open access
- false
Study Overview
This randomized controlled trial enrolled 535 participants and examined the primary clinical outcome.
Key Findings
Results regarding the primary clinical outcome are presented.
Clinical Conclusions
See original publication for detailed findings. Evidence level: Ib.
Abstract
"This randomized controlled trial enrolled 535 participants, investigating the effects of N-乙酰半胱氨酸 vs 安慰剂 on FVC 变化.
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