Status:
COMPLETED
Study to Predict the Need for Humidification Use and Comparison of the Effect of ThermoSmart™ and no Humidification on Adherence
Lead Sponsor:
Fisher and Paykel Healthcare
Collaborating Sponsors:
Helios Klinik Ambrock
Conditions:
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-70 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Despite the effectiveness of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in abolishing upper airway obstruction, acceptance of and adherence with therapy has been sub-optimal. One of the only technolog...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosed with OSA
- Naïve to CPAP therapy, i.e have not been prescribed, or used CPAP in the last 5 years
- Prescribed a nasal mask (as patients will be prescribed their mask following recruitment into the study, any participants who are prescribed a full face mask will be withdrawn)
Exclusion
- Severe heart disease
- Co-existing lung disease
- Co-existing sleep disorders
- Pregnant
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2012
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
80 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01517750
Start Date
January 1 2012
End Date
December 1 2012
Last Update
June 24 2015
Active Locations (1)
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Helios - Klinik Ambrock
Hagen, Weg, Germany, 60