An investigation into the effect of a novel obstructive sleep apnea therapeutic method on the apnea-hypopnea index.
试验速览
- 阶段
- 未知
- 状态
- 终止
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 19
研究概览
简要总结
The main research question was in relation to reducing the CPAP titration pressure and stimulating saliva secretion by using pressure oscillation. CPAP is a device that blows air into the upper airway. However, the high value of the pressure causes dryness of the upper airway, nose soreness, and irritation of the throat. 15 OSA participants were recruited (2 females and 13 males ), their age were between 47 and 79 years old. all of them were from New Zealand. They underwent two night trials. the 1st trial was done using reduced CPAP pressure and the second night was done by using the same reduced CPAP pressure with pressure oscillations. This work enhances the efficacy of CPAP therapy among OSA patients. The limitations of this study was participants movement during sleep leading to mask's air leak.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomised controlled trial
- 主要目的
- Treatment
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 o limit（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •1.Age is 18 years or older.
- •2.Participants with Apnea–Hypopnea Index (AHI) with more than 5 events per hour.
- •3.Participants who are using CPAP only.
- •4.Good tolerance to CPAP (More than 4 hours a night on average over the last 3 months).
- •5.Participants who are using full face mask.
排除标准
- •1.Participants with insomnia or other sleep disorders.
- •2.Participants who have had any surgical intervention as a treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.
- •3.Participants who have had metallic implants through their upper airways.
- •4.Participants with pacemakers.
- •5.Participants who are pregnant or think they may be pregnant.
- •6.Participants who are using APAP, BiPAP, or any other devices rather than CPAP.