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Nitric Oxide Lung Diffusing Capacity in Systemic Sclerosis

Recruiting
Conditions
Systemic Sclerosis
Interventions
Other: Single-breath nitric oxide lung diffusing capacity measurements according to type of device in random order.
Registration Number
NCT05505617
Lead Sponsor
Holger Dressel
Brief Summary

To date, two devices to measure nitric oxide lung diffusing capacity (DLNO) are commercially available in Europe. Previous research has shown systematic between-device differences in lung diffusing capacity outcomes in healthy people (Radtke et al. ERJ Open Res. 2021 Sep 13;7(3)). The extent and magnitude of between-device differences in people with lung function impairment and ventilation inhomogeneities is unknown.

Detailed Description

The aim of this project is to compare two commercially available devices that measure lung diffusing capacity for nitric oxide (DLNO) in people with systemic sclerosis and proven interstitial lung disease.

1. "MasterScreenTM" (PFT Pro, Jaeger, CareFusion, Hoechberg, Germany

2. "HypAir" ("HA", Medisoft, Dinant, Belgium).

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
23
Inclusion Criteria
  • Confirmed diagnosis of systemic sclerosis by American College of Rheumatology/ European League Against Rheumatism (ACR/EULAR1) criteria (≥ 9 points)
  • Interstitial lung disease proven with high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT)
  • Written informed consent
  • Age ≥ 18 years
Exclusion Criteria
  • Unstable clinical condition affecting lung function testing (i.e., major hemoptoe/-tysis or pneumothorax within the last 3 months, acute respiratory tract infection in the past two weeks), others according to the assessment of the treating physician
  • Pregnancy

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Lung diffusing capacity measurementsSingle-breath nitric oxide lung diffusing capacity measurements according to type of device in random order.Participants will be randomly allocated to perform single-breath lung diffusing capacity measurements on both devises during a single study visit.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Difference in nitric oxide lung diffusing capacity (DLNO in mL.min-1.mmHg-1)1 hour

Single-breath measurements with MasterScreenTM (PFT Pro, Jaeger, CareFusion, Hoechberg, Germany) and HypAir (Medisoft, Dinant, Belgium).

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Difference in carbon monoxide lung diffusing capacity (DLCO in mL.min-1.mmHg-1)1 hour

Single-breath measurements with MasterScreenTM (PFT Pro, Jaeger, CareFusion, Hoechberg, Germany) and HypAir (Medisoft, Dinant, Belgium).

Difference in the physiological rate of NO uptake from alveolar gas (KNO in mL.min.-1mmHg-1.L-1)1 hour

Single-breath measurements with MasterScreenTM (PFT Pro, Jaeger, CareFusion, Hoechberg, Germany) and HypAir (Medisoft, Dinant, Belgium).

Difference in the physiological rate of CO uptake from alveolar gas (KCO in mL.min.-1mmHg-1.L-1)1 hour

Single-breath measurements with MasterScreenTM (PFT Pro, Jaeger, CareFusion, Hoechberg, Germany) and HypAir (Medisoft, Dinant, Belgium).

Difference in change in fractional alveolar NO concentration (ΔFA NO in ppm)1 hour

Single-breath measurements with MasterScreenTM (PFT Pro, Jaeger, CareFusion, Hoechberg, Germany) and HypAir (Medisoft, Dinant, Belgium).

Difference in change in fractional alveolar CO concentration (ΔFA CO in %)1 hour

Single-breath measurements with MasterScreenTM (PFT Pro, Jaeger, CareFusion, Hoechberg, Germany) and HypAir (Medisoft, Dinant, Belgium).

Difference in inspired concentrations for nitric oxide (%)1 hour

Single-breath measurements with MasterScreenTM (PFT Pro, Jaeger, CareFusion, Hoechberg, Germany) and HypAir (Medisoft, Dinant, Belgium).

Difference in expired concentrations for helium (%)1 hour

Single-breath measurements with MasterScreenTM (PFT Pro, Jaeger, CareFusion, Hoechberg, Germany) and HypAir (Medisoft, Dinant, Belgium).

Difference in Alveolar volume (VA in L)1 hour

Single-breath measurements with MasterScreenTM (PFT Pro, Jaeger, CareFusion, Hoechberg, Germany) and HypAir (Medisoft, Dinant, Belgium).

Difference in breath-hold time (BHT in s)1 hour

Single-breath measurements with MasterScreenTM (PFT Pro, Jaeger, CareFusion, Hoechberg, Germany) and HypAir (Medisoft, Dinant, Belgium).

Difference in inspired concentrations for carbon monoxide (%)1 hour

Single-breath measurements with MasterScreenTM (PFT Pro, Jaeger, CareFusion, Hoechberg, Germany) and HypAir (Medisoft, Dinant, Belgium).

Difference in inspired concentrations for oxygen (%)1 hour

Single-breath measurements with MasterScreenTM (PFT Pro, Jaeger, CareFusion, Hoechberg, Germany) and HypAir (Medisoft, Dinant, Belgium).

Difference in expired concentrations for oxygen (%)1 hour

Single-breath measurements with MasterScreenTM (PFT Pro, Jaeger, CareFusion, Hoechberg, Germany) and HypAir (Medisoft, Dinant, Belgium).

Difference in the rate constant for NO removal from alveolar gas (κNO in s-1)1 hour

Single-breath measurements with MasterScreenTM (PFT Pro, Jaeger, CareFusion, Hoechberg, Germany) and HypAir (Medisoft, Dinant, Belgium).

Difference in the rate constant for CO removal from alveolar gas (κCO in s-1)1 hour

Single-breath measurements with MasterScreenTM (PFT Pro, Jaeger, CareFusion, Hoechberg, Germany) and HypAir (Medisoft, Dinant, Belgium).

Difference in expired concentrations for carbon monoxide (%)1 hour

Single-breath measurements with MasterScreenTM (PFT Pro, Jaeger, CareFusion, Hoechberg, Germany) and HypAir (Medisoft, Dinant, Belgium).

Difference in inspired concentrations for helium (%)1 hour

Single-breath measurements with MasterScreenTM (PFT Pro, Jaeger, CareFusion, Hoechberg, Germany) and HypAir (Medisoft, Dinant, Belgium).

Difference in expired concentrations for nitric oxide (%)1 hour

Single-breath measurements with MasterScreenTM (PFT Pro, Jaeger, CareFusion, Hoechberg, Germany) and HypAir (Medisoft, Dinant, Belgium).

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Zurich

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Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

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