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Effect of Nasal CPAP on Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing in Patients With Overlap Syndrome

Completed
Conditions
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Interventions
Diagnostic Test: CPET
Registration Number
NCT01033266
Lead Sponsor
University of Oklahoma
Brief Summary

Nasal CPAP will improve cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) performance in patients with overlap syndrome(COPD and OSA). Nasal CPAP is proven to improve cardiopulmonary exercise testing in patients with OSA. The investigators hypothesis is that patients with overlap syndrome will have a greater improvement in their cardiopulmonary exercise testing besides a possible improvement in their lung function test and airway resistance.

Detailed Description

Patients presenting to the Oklahoma City VA sleep clinic with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and a desire to initiate CPAP treatment will be included if they have overlap syndrome. Patients will undergo a spirometry and CPET before being started on CPAP as part of standard clinical care. The CPET will be repeated after 8-12 weeks of CPAP use. Patients will be excluded if they have any contraindication to mild exercise or they cannot perform an exercise test due to limited mobility.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
12
Inclusion Criteria
  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
  • COPD
Exclusion Criteria
  • Inability to perform exercise test due to musculoskeletal limitation
  • Cardiac condition preventing patient from mild exercise
  • Continuous oxygen supplement

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
CPET CPAPCPET-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Efficacy of nasal CPAP on CPET performance in patients with overlap syndrome2 years
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

VA Medical Center

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

OU Medical Center

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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