Status:

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Effect of CPAP on Abnormal Gastroesophageal Reflux and Lung Inflammation in IPF

Lead Sponsor:

University of Arizona

Collaborating Sponsors:

Boehringer Ingelheim

Conditions:

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Eligibility:

All Genders

50+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study will evaluate the effect of CPAP therapy on esophageal pH and lung inflammation in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and sleep apnea.

Detailed Description

Participants in this study will have an overnight sleep study done while wearing a 24 hour pH monitor in the esophagus. If the participant has sleep apnea, he or she will be randomly assigned to recei...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • confirmed diagnosis of IPF based on the 2018 IPF guidelines
  • high likelihood of OSA based on the STOP-BANG measure, with a score of 3 or greater
  • patients on nintedanib, or in whom nintedanib will be initiated prior to enrollment in the study
  • able to participated in 24hr pH monitoring
  • able to comply with CPAP treatment
  • able to provide written informed consent prior to any study procedures
  • willing to complete all study measurements and assessments in compliance with the protocol

Exclusion

  • interstitial lung disease caused by conditions other than IPF
  • severe concomitant illness limiting life expectancy (\< 1 year)
  • residual lung volume \> or equal to 120% of predicted
  • obstructive lung disease: FEV1/FVC ratio \< 0.70
  • current drug or alcohol dependence
  • patients who are unable to tolerate nintedanib
  • patients who are unable to use CPAP or are unwilling to participate in the 24 hr pH probe placement
  • patients who were diagnosed with recent IPF exacerbation within 4 weeks of enrollment (may be rescheduled for enrollment once recovered)
  • patients who have had prior nasal surgery or trauma that would make pH probe placement difficult
  • patients on anticoagulation (aspirin is not an exclusion)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

September 1 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05359965

Start Date

October 1 2019

End Date

September 1 2025

Last Update

March 30 2025

Active Locations (1)

Enter a location and click search to find clinical trials sorted by distance.

Page 1 of 1 (1 locations)

1

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85724