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NCT06682286 Assessment of Breathing Pattern During NIV

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NCT ID NCT06682286
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Fisher and Paykel Healthcare
Condition COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 40 participants
Start Date 2025-01-24
Primary Completion 2025-09

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
NIV mask ANIV mask B

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 40 participants in total. It began in 2025-01-24 with a primary completion date of 2025-09.

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Brief Summary

COPD and OHS are respiratory conditions that disrupt normal breathing. Positive airway pressure, specifically Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV), has been shown to improve breathing and reduce symptoms in patients with these conditions. Regular use of NIV can lead to better symptom management, improved quality of life, and reduced use of healthcare resources. The type of mask used for breathing support can greatly affect a patient's comfort and willingness to use it. For conditions like Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), which is a physical blockage of the airway caused by the relaxation of the muscles of the throat, nasal masks are often used because they are comfortable and work well. But for breathing support in the hospital, full face masks are typically used because patients are having significant trouble breathing and tend to breathe through their mouth. However, it's important to note that we don't yet fully understand the best way to provide breathing support for long-term NIV users, like COPD and OHS patients. The understanding of breathing route is currently only established for OSA. However, conditions like COPD affect the lungs and the overall system used for breathing, which is different from the throat blockage seen in OSA. So, the assumptions we make based on conditions like OSA may not apply to these other conditions. More research is needed to understand this better.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Age over 18 years * Prescribed nocturnal NIV for COPD or OHS * Able to complete an overnight sleep study * Comfortable to sleep on a standard double bed * Capacity to complete informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Uncontrolled sleep apnea (Apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) over 15 events/hour off personal NIV device data) * Prescribed IPAP above 25 cmH2O * Self-reported pregnancy * Allergic to adhesive of the sensors * Self-reported cold/flu symptoms

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Valeria Mereacre, PhD Physiology

✉ val.mereacre@fphcare.co.nz

📞 0064 2102819036

Principal Investigator

William Good, Medical degree

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Middlemore Hospital, New Zealand

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06682286 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06682286 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06682286 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at val.mereacre@fphcare.co.nz for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06682286 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Auckland, New Zealand.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06682286 clinical trial?

NCT06682286 is sponsored by Fisher and Paykel Healthcare. The principal investigator is William Good, Medical degree at Middlemore Hospital, New Zealand. The trial plans to enroll 40 participants.

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