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Comparison of 3 methods of continuous positive airway pressure titration for obstructive sleep apnoea

Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
Respiratory - Sleep apnoea
Registration Number
ACTRN12608000054314
Lead Sponsor
Western Australian Sleep Disorders Institute
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Active, not recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
180
Inclusion Criteria

Symptoms of obstructive sleep apnoea that would respond to CPAP therapy, Apnoea/hypopnoea index>15, Epwortth Sleepiness Scale at least 8.

Exclusion Criteria

Body Mass Indes (BMI)>45kg/m2, Periodic leg movement index >15 events/hr slept, Predominant central sleep apnoea (>50% central apnoeas), Respiratory failure from any cause, Significant lung or heart disease, recent stroke, neuromuscular disease, Other severe medical illness or acutely unwell, Unable to comprehend the study, eg: because of language difficulties.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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