The effects of continuous positive airway pressure on lung function in patients with acute exacerbation of heart failure

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Heart Failure; Cardiovascular - Other cardiovascular diseases; Respiratory - Other respiratory disorders / diseases

• Registration Number: ACTRN12610000528055
• Lead Sponsor: Professor Matthew Naughton

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2010-06-30
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Patients diagnosed with an acute exacerbation of their heart failure
Previous diagnosis of heart failure based on echocardiography
Stable clincial status: respiratory rate <35 bpm, oxygen saturation via pulse oximeter(SpO2) > or equal to 85% on room air, systolic blood pressure > 90mmHg, clinically well perfused and able to speak in sentences
Co-operative and able to give consent

Exclusion Criteria

Pregnancy
History of lung disease requireing treatment > 4 weeks
Severe renal (requiring dialysis) or neurological disease
Recent myocardial infarction (<6 weeks)
Requiring itravenous inotropes

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified