Effect of high and low level breathing support delivered via a mask during walking in patients with severe kyphoscoliosis

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Severe kyphoscoliosis; Respiratory - Other respiratory disorders / diseases

• Registration Number: ACTRN12608000155392
• Lead Sponsor: The University of Sydney

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2008-04-02
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 12

Inclusion Criteria

Severe kyphoscoliosis, on nocturnal domiciliary non-invasive ventilation.

Exclusion Criteria

Unstable during past month (admission to hospital, change in medications, change in respiratory symptoms), febrile, uncontrolled hypertension (SBP >160mmHg, DBP > 100mmHg), unstable angina or myocardial infarct in past month, resting HR >120bpm, major psychiatric illness, musculoskeletal or neurological conditions that significantly limit exercise, inability to give informed consent.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Endurance time (seconds)[End exercise]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Isotime breathlessness[Isotime was defined as the duration of the shorter test. Breathlessness scores were compared at this point in time for unassisted, CPAP, low and high level pressure support tests]