Status:

COMPLETED

Management of Breathlessness with High-flow Nasal Therapy or a Fan

Lead Sponsor:

Tampere University Hospital

Conditions:

Breathlessness

Cancer

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Airflow directed to the face by a fan is shown to relief breathlessness in palliative care and some studies have suggested High-Flow nasal airflow therapy beneficial as well. However, these two treatm...

Detailed Description

Airflow directed to the face by a fan is shown to relief breathlessness in palliative care and some studies have suggested High-Flow nasal airflow therapy beneficial as well. However, these two treatm...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Advanced cancer
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Breathlessness (At least 3 on a NRS-scale from 0 to 10)
  • Capable to understand the study and to give informed consent
  • Do not benefit from ICU treatment or resuscitation defined by the physician taking care of the patient

Exclusion

  • Insufficient co-operation for the study treatment or to give informed consent
  • Oxygen saturation under 88 % on room air
  • Need for other device to treat the breathlessness
  • The reason of breathlessness can be immediately treated

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 26 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 31 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

36 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05257850

Start Date

April 26 2022

End Date

December 31 2024

Last Update

January 31 2025

Active Locations (2)

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Pirkanmaa Hospice

Tampere, Finland, 33520

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Tampere University Hospital

Tampere, Finland, 33520