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Clinical Trials/NCT01214200
NCT01214200CompletedNot Applicable

High Intensity Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (HINPPV) for Stable Hypercapnic Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients

Philips Respironics1 site in 1 country20 target enrollmentStarted: August 1, 2010Last updated:
Conditions
Interventions

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Not Applicable
Status
Completed
Enrollment
20
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
Daytime Partial Pressure of Carbon Dioxide in Arterial Blood (PaCO2)

Study Overview

Brief Summary

The purpose of this pilot study is to evaluate the effect of high intensity non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (HINPPV) for stable, hypercapnic COPD patients. The investigators believe that HINPPV, used at least 6 hours nocturnally over three months, will benefit the stable hypercapnic COPD patient through a reduction in the daytime partial pressure of carbon dioxide in arterial blood (PaCO2) levels.

Detailed Description

The High Intensity Non-invasive Positive Pressure trial is a single arm interventional study. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of High Intensity Non-invasive ventilation (HINPPV) in stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary patients with chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels. Participants will undergo various testing ( arterial blood gas (ABG), Pulmonary Function Test (PFTs), Polysomnography (PSGs), 6 minute walk tests)over a 3 month period to determine if this type of therapy will improve daytime carbon dioxide levels. The participants will also complete quality of life questionnaires to help ascertain improvements in their daily living activities.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Na
Intervention Model
Single Group
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
None

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
— to 80 Years (Child, Adult, Older Adult)
Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Patient diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • Age < or = to 80 years
  • Forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) < 50% of predicted value
  • FEV1/Forced vital capacity (FVC) < 70% of predicted value
  • Total lung capacity (TLC) > 90% predicted by plethysmography
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) < 35
  • Patient has provided written informed consent using a form that has been approved by the Internal Review Board (IRB)
  • Daytime PaCO2 ≥ 52 mm Hg, at rest on room air (Denver > 48 mm Hg) with one of the following symptoms of hypercapnia:
  • Sleepiness
  • Headaches
  • Post hospital discharge at least one month prior to screening visit
  • Participant is willing and able to complete all required assessments and procedures
  • Participant has no child bearing potential OR a negative pregnancy test in a woman of childbearing potential

Exclusion Criteria

  • FEV1 < 15% of predicted value
  • Diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) [Apnea hypopnea index (AHI) > 15 per hour]
  • Current Non-invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV), Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) or Non-invasive Ventilation (NIV) users
  • Signs / symptoms of acute exacerbation within the previous month: two of the following criteria:
  • Increasing cough
  • Purulent sputum
  • Current use of antibiotics
  • pH < 7.35
  • Any major non COPD disease or condition that interferes with completion of initial or follow-up assessments, such as uncontrolled malignancy, end-stage heart disease, liver or renal insufficiency (that requires current evaluation for liver or renal transplantation or dialysis), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or severe stroke, or other as deemed appropriate by investigator as determined by review of medical history and / or patient reported medical history
  • History of pneumothorax
  • Anatomical facial abnormalities precluding placement of a nasal or facial mask
  • Diffuse parenchymal lung disease other than emphysema
  • Inability to maintain Oxygen (O2) saturation >90% on 5L/min ( five liters) nasal O2 at rest
  • Sustained need for >10 mg prednisone daily or equivalent dose of other systemic corticosteroid
  • Excessive alcohol intake (≥ 6oz hard liquor daily), or illicit drug use
  • Daily use of narcotics (greater than 30 mg morphine equivalent)
  • Patient is currently enrolled in another interventional clinical trial

Arms & Interventions

High Intensity Non Invasive Pos.Pressure

Experimental

The High Intensity Non-invasive Pos.Pressure trial is a single arm interventional study. Hypercapnic COPD participants that meet eligibility criteria will receive high intensity non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (HINPPV) for 90 days. Participants will receive HINPPV via bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP Synchrony) if they require an inspiratory positive airway pressure (IPAP) less than or equal to 30 cmH2O (centimeters of water); or the Trilogy ventilator if they require an IPAP greater than 30 cmH2O.

Intervention: Bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) (Device)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Daytime Partial Pressure of Carbon Dioxide in Arterial Blood (PaCO2)

Time Frame: Before and after 3 months of therapy

Daytime PaCO2 levels assessed after using high intensity non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (HINPPV) are compared to the participants' baseline daytime PaCO2 levels.

Secondary Outcomes

  • Exercise Capacity(Before and after 3 months of therapy)
  • Dyspnea at Rest and With Exertion(Before and after 3 months of therapy)
  • Maximal Inspiratory Pressure(Before and after 3 months of therapy)
  • Efficiency of Sleep(Before and after 3 months of therapy)
  • Health Status(Before and after 3 months of therapy)
  • Sleepiness(Before and after 3 months of therapy)
  • Duration of Sleep(Before and after 3 months of therapy)

Investigators

Sponsor Class
Industry
Responsible Party
Sponsor

Study Sites (1)

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