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A Study to Determine Preferences Towards Interface Products

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Sleep Disorder; Breathing-Related
Interventions
Other: Mask Advice Tool
Other: Standard of Care
Registration Number
NCT03948152
Lead Sponsor
Philips Respironics
Brief Summary

Enrolled Naïve participants will be randomized to one of two arms, the investigational or control arm. Once randomized the institutions will fit the participant with the procedures outlined in the protocol. Each participant will be required to trial the mask for a period of 90 days. Any Unscheduled Visits or Calls that occur during the participants 90 days documented.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
310
Inclusion Criteria
  • Adult Volunteers (ages 21-85)
  • Willing and able to provide informed consent
  • Able to follow instructions
  • Able to read and speak in English as their primary language
  • Currently diagnosed with Sleep Apnea through an in-lab sleep (polysomnography (PSG)) or home sleep testing, but has not started therapy and/or been fit with a mask.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Pre-existing conditions such as bullous lung disease, pathologically low blood pressure, bypassed upper airway, pneumothorax, pneumocephalus, cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) leaks, cribriform plate abnormalities, and prior history of head trauma that has resulted in current cognitive dysfunction.
  • Prescribed an Adaptive Servo Ventilation (ASV) device
  • The presence of physical or mental limitations that would limit the ability to test the mask.
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) diagnosis achieved through a split night sleep study
  • Known allergy to silicone
  • Unique facial features (i.e. deformities of the face and/or head, piercings, etc) that could interfere with the use of masks.
  • Employee of Philips or spouse of a Philips employee
  • Currently participating in another interventional research study or planned participation in another interventional research study during the trial period (by self-report)
  • Surgery involving the eyes, ears, nose, sinuses, or upper airway within the last 90 days.
  • Planned surgical procedures involving the head, neck, face (eyes, ears, nose), or lung during the trial period.
  • Uncontrolled or poorly managed gastroesophageal reflux
  • Impaired cough reflex
  • Untreated or symptomatic hiatal hernia
  • Untreated glaucoma
  • Untreated chronic dry eyes
  • Unable to remove the sleep apnea mask without the assistance of others
  • Use of prescription drugs that induce vomiting

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Mask Advice ToolMask Advice Tool-
Standard of CareStandard of Care-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Proportion of participants requiring one or more mask re-fits90 days

Proportion of participants in each arm requiring one or more mask re-fits.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The amount of time spent on these calls to resolve mask issues90 days

The amount of time spent on these calls to resolve mask issues in each arm.

Number of unplanned visits to adjust current mask or fit with another masks90 days

Number of unplanned visits to adjust current mask or fit with another masks in each arm.

Number of sleep clinic or sleep center callbacks related to mask fitting issues90 days

Number of sleep clinic or sleep center callbacks related to mask fitting issues in each arm.

Number of masks tried during the initial fitting visit90 days

Number of masks tried during the initial fitting visit in each arm.

Amount of time to fit each mask90 days

Amount of time to fit each mask in each arm.

Duration of the unplanned visits90 days

Duration of the unplanned visits in each arm.

Adherence to CPAP therapy90 days

Adherence to CPAP therapy as determined by average hours of use

Number of masks tried after going home with the first mask90 days

Number of masks tried after going home with the first mask in each arm.

Mask leak for chosen masks90 days

Mask leak for chosen masks in each arm.

Subjective preference rated by patients90 days

Patients will complete a "Post-Trial Questionnaire" to rate their post-trial experience, on a 0-10 scale. "0" meaning strongly disagree/unlikely, "10" meaning strongly agree/likely. A higher score means a better outcome.

Subjective preference rated by clinicians90 days

Clinicians will complete a "Post-Trial Questionnaire" to rate their post-trial experience, on a 0-10 scale. "0" meaning strongly disagree/unlikely, "10" meaning strongly agree/likely. A higher score means a better outcome.

Trial Locations

Locations (5)

Center for Sleep and Wake Disorders

🇺🇸

Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States

Berks Schuylkill Respiratory Specialists, Ltd.

🇺🇸

Reading, Pennsylvania, United States

Pulmonary Disease Specialists, PA, d/b/a PDS Research

🇺🇸

Kissimmee, Florida, United States

Pullmonary Rehabilition Associates

🇺🇸

Youngstown, Ohio, United States

Bogan Sleep Consultants, LLC

🇺🇸

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

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