Status:

COMPLETED

Evaluation of Treatment Efficacy and Comfort of a Modified Positive Airway Pressure Device to Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

Lead Sponsor:

Fisher and Paykel Healthcare

Conditions:

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-100 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study will test the hypothesis that the modified positive airway pressure (PAP) device for OSA will be no worse than a market released product in terms of its treatment efficacy, comfort and pati...

Detailed Description

The study will be held in two parts. The main portion of the study which compares the modified PAP device and the market released product including the laboratory testing and home testing of the devic...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Aged 18+
  • Diagnosed with OSA by a practicing sleep physician

Exclusion

  • Patients with a known history of Cerebrospinal fluid leak, abnormalities of the cribriform plate, head trauma and/or pneumocephalus
  • Patients with pathologically low blood pressure, pneumothorax, a previous history of pneumothorax, or dehydration.
  • Patient with bypassed upper airway
  • Other significant sleep disorder(s) (e.g. periodic leg movements, insomnia, central sleep apnea)
  • Previous use of a bi-level device with-in the last 2 years (from enrolment date).
  • Patients with respiratory failure, bullous lung disease or COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease).
  • Patients with obesity hypoventilation syndrome or congestive heart failure
  • Patients that require supplemental oxygen with their CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) device
  • Patients with implanted or life-supporting electronic medical devices (e.g. cardiac pacemakers)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2014

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

November 1 2015

Estimated Enrollment :

49 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02214238

Start Date

August 1 2014

End Date

November 1 2015

Last Update

April 24 2017

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Fisher & Paykel Healthcare

Auckland, New Zealand, 2013