Humidification Needs

Not Applicable

Terminated

• Conditions: Obstructive Sleep Apnea

• Registration Number: NCT03247907
• Lead Sponsor: Fisher and Paykel Healthcare

Brief Summary

A study undertaken to investigate mouth leak for airway discomfort/dryness while using CPAP. This study will also measure how much humidification is required to treat subsequent upper airway discomfort/dryness from mouth leak by utilizing different levels and types of humidification.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2017-08-07
• Study First Submitted QC: 2017-08-09
• Study First Posted: 2017-08-14
• Study Start: 2017-10-09
• Primary Completion: 2018-09-30
• Study Completion: 2018-09-30
• Status Verified: 2019-04
• Last Update Submitted: 2019-04-17
• Last Update Posted: 2019-04-19

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: TERMINATED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 10

Inclusion Criteria

• Aged 18 and over

Exclusion Criteria

• Inability to give consent
• Currently pregnant or think they may be pregnant
• Current nasal symptoms or chronic nasal disease
• Contraindicated for PAP therapy

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: CROSSOVER

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Evaluation of Nasal Dryness and Discomfort	8 Days	Reported by participants using the Xero Questionnaire
Nasal Resistance	8 Days	Will be measured by rhinomanometer or acoustic rhinometry

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Preference of Testing Condition	8 Days	Measured by custom preference questionnaire

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Fisher and Paykel Healthcare; 🇳🇿 East Tamaki, Auckland, New Zealand