The effect of heated humidification on fine structural changes to upper airway morphology of patients using Continuous Positive Airway Pressure CPAP (TS-KNOBa)

• Conditions: Obstructive Sleep Apnea; Respiratory - Sleep apnoea

• Registration Number: ACTRN12606000012572
• Lead Sponsor: Fisher and Paykel Healthcare

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2006-01-09
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 15

Inclusion Criteria

RDI > 15 OR AHI > 15.

Exclusion Criteria

Significant Central sleep apneaHave undergone surgical interventions of the nose, nasal sinuses, Nasopharynx, Tonsil or the velum.SmokerAllergiesUsing topical or systemically active medicationSevere cardiac diseaseChronic pulmonary diseaseSignificant psychiatric illness.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified