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NCT Number: NCT02473068

Non Invasive Ventilation Comfort Study

Patients who are suffering from a variety of respiratory conditions benefit from continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) which is a form of Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV). Some patients find the temperature of the breathing gas difficult to tolerate. The aim of this study is to compare comfort of healthy volunteer participants while being given CPAP at different temperatures.

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Key information

Conditions

Healthy

Age range

19 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Fisher and Paykel Healthcare

Auckland, 2013, New Zealand

About this study

Patients who are suffering from a variety of respiratory conditions benefit from continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) which is a form of Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV). Some patients find the temperature of the breathing gas difficult to tolerate. The aim of this study is to compare comfort of healthy volunteer participants while being given CPAP at different temperatures. Healthy volunteers will be given two different levels humidity and temperature and asked about preference.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Any employee of FPH willing to take part in the study following review of the Participant Information Sheet and who has provided affirmative answers to the questions / statements included on the Consent Form

Exclusion criteria

  • Any employee of FPH not willing to take part in the study following review of the Participant Information Sheet.
  • Any employee of FPH who has not provided affirmative answers to the questions / statements included on the Consent Form

Treatment and study plan

CPAP

Device

Primary outcomes

  1. Participant Comfort Questionnaire

    Time frame: 30 Minutes

    Participant answers questions to indicate comfort

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Fisher and Paykel Healthcare

Industry

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2015
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2019
First posted
Jun 16, 2015
Registry last updated
Jul 5, 2019

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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