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Exercise Capacity Under Various FiO2 and Oxygen Flow Rates Using HFNC

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Respiratory Failure
High-flow Nasal Cannula
Exercise Capacity
Interventions
Device: High-flow nasal cannula
Registration Number
NCT04471220
Lead Sponsor
National Hospital Organization Minami Kyoto Hospital
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the exercise capacity (6-min walking distance) under the following 4 conditions using High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC); 1. FIO2 value that the minimum SpO2 value in a 6-minute walking test (6MWT) is 86-88%, and a flow of 10 L/min 2. FIO2 value that the minimum SpO2 value in a 6MWT is 86-88%, and a flow of 40-50 L/min 3. FIO2 value that the minimum SpO2 value in a 6MWT is 92-94%, and a flow of 10 L/min 4. FIO2 value that the minimum SpO2 value in a 6MWT is 92-94%, and a flow of 40-50 L/min

Detailed Description

In the pervious study, the investigators demonstrated that 4 weeks of training using both high FIO2 and high flow through an HFNC significantly improved the 6MWD compared with training using a 6 L/min nasal cannula. However, it was unclear whether the effects of pulmonary rehabilitation under HFNC were due to high FIO2, high flow rate, or a synergistic effect. It is also unknown whether there are differences in the effects of pulmonary rehabilitation under HFNC for each underlying disease.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria
  • Subjects with a minimum SPO2 of 88% or less during performing 6MWT under HFNC (FIO2 0.21 and a flow rate of 10L/min)
  • Subjects who have been clinically stable for the last 2 weeks
  • Subjects with written informed consent to participate in this study
Exclusion Criteria
  • Subjects with severe cardiovascular disease, liver disease, neurological disease, and renal failure
  • Subjects who needed antimicrobial agent or steroid administration for pneumonia and exacerbation of respiratory disease in the last 2 weeks
  • Subjects who cannot undergo 6MWT due to severe heart failure, arteriosclerosis obliterans or spinal disease

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Low FIO2 and high flow rate under HFNCHigh-flow nasal cannulaIn this condition, patients have undergone 6MWT under the HFNC (FIO2 value that the minimum SpO2 value in a 6MWT is 86-88%, and a flow of 40-50 L/min).
High FIO2 and low flow rate under HFNCHigh-flow nasal cannulaIn this condition, patients have undergone 6MWT under the HFNC (FIO2 value that the minimum SpO2 value in a 6MWT is 92-94%, and a flow of 10 L/min).
High FIO2 and high flow rate under HFNCHigh-flow nasal cannulaIn this condition, patients have undergone 6MWT under the HFNC (FIO2 value that the minimum SpO2 value in a 6MWT is 92-94%, and a flow of 40-50 L/min).
Low FIO2 and low flow rate under HFNCHigh-flow nasal cannulaIn this condition, patients have undergone 6MWT under the HFNC (FIO2 value that the minimum SpO2 value in a 6MWT is 86-88%, and a flow of 10 L/min).
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Difference in 6MWD between two conditions ("Low FIO2 and high flow rate" and "High FIO2 and high flow rate")through study completion, an average of 2 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Difference in Dyspnea during 6MWT between four conditionsthrough study completion, an average of 2 weeks
Difference in SpO2 value during 6MWT between four conditionsthrough study completion, an average of 2 weeks
Difference in Pulse rate value during 6MWT between four conditionsthrough study completion, an average of 2 weeks
Difference in lower limb fatigue during 6MWT between four conditionsthrough study completion, an average of 2 weeks
Difference in 6MWD between four conditionsthrough study completion, an average of 2 weeks

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

National Hospital Organization Minami Kyoto Hospital

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Joyo, Kyoto, Japan

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