Effect of Activated Charcoal on Serum Osmolality, Osmolal Gap, and Enzymatic Ethylene Glycol Assay

Part of paid clinical trials in Syracuse, New York.

Sponsor
State University of New York - Upstate Medical University
Study ID
NCT07220031
Status
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Conditions

  • Lab Interference
  • Osmolality Disturbance

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Activated Charcoal — DRUG
    This is the only intervention

Study Details

The goal of this observational study is to determine whether a clinically relevant dose of activated charcoal raises the serum osmolality and osmolal gap in a population of healthy volunteers. Secondarily to determine whether the same dose creates a false positive result using an enzymatic assay. 1. Does a clinically relevant dose of commercially available activated charcoal raise the osmolal gap above the baseline of a healthy volunteer? 2. Does the same dose of charcoal cause a false positive enzymatic assay for ethylene glycol? Participants will be asked to consume a dose of activated charcoal and have serial blood draws for laboratory measurements.

Key Dates

Start date
Nov 15, 2025
Status verified
Oct 2025
Primary completion
May 1, 2026
Completion
May 1, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
8 participants (estimated)

Arms

  • Arm: Charcoal
    Healthy volunteers to consume activated charcoal

Primary Outcome Measure

Osmol Gap Change [ Time Frame: 6 hours ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Upstate Medical University Clinical Research UnitSyracuseNew York13210
Lauren Pacelli, BSN,RN
315-464-6201

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