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A Study of Pressure and Flow Characteristics During Inspiration and Expiration Using BreatheMAX® in Healthy Subjects

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Healthy Subjects
Interventions
Device: BreatheMAX breathing device
Registration Number
NCT02847416
Lead Sponsor
Khon Kaen University
Brief Summary

the aim of this study are to explore the characteristics of mean airway pressure, oscillatory amplitude and power spectral density (PSD) of oscillatory airway pressure that generate by various loaded and flow rate during expiration and inspiration in healthy subjects and to explore the best loaded and flow rate for airway secretion clearance using the BreatheMAX® device

Detailed Description

For inspiratory group, the resistive load 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 cm H2O were test with three flow rate: 0.2, 0.4, and 0.6 L/sec in each load. In each flow rate, the subjects were instructed to inspire as deeply as possible with steady flow rate for 3 seconds with end-inspiratory pause for 2-3 seconds through the inspiratory circuit and follow by passive exhalation. For expiratory group, the resistive load and flow rate were test similar inspiratory group. In each flow rate, the subjects were instructed to inspire as deeply as possible through the nose with end-inspiratory pause for 2-3 seconds and partially forced exhalation with reach to 1/3 of expiratory reserve volume (ERV) for at least 3 seconds through expiratory circuit

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
10
Inclusion Criteria
  • the healthy subjects
  • able to breathe against resistive load with the BreatheMAX device
  • good conscious and cooperation
Exclusion Criteria
  • fever

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
expiratory groupBreatheMAX breathing devicethe subjects will be instructed to inspire as deeply as possible through the nose with end-inspiratory pause for 2-3 seconds and partially forced exhalation with reach to 1/3 of expiratory reserve volume (ERV) for at least 3 seconds through expiratory circuit
Inspiratory groupBreatheMAX breathing devicethe subjects will be instructed to inspire as deeply as possible with steady flow rate for 3 seconds with end-inspiratory pause for 2-3 seconds through the inspiratory circuit and follow by passive exhalation
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
PSD of oscillatory airway pressure5 seconds during inspiration and expiration testing period
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
oscillatory amplitude5 seconds during inspiration and expiration testing period
mean airway pressure5 seconds during inspiration and expiration testing period

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Pulmonary research room of physical therapy department, Faculty of associated medical sciences, Khon Kaen University

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Khon Kaen, Thailand

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