Assessment of auto-titrating positive airways pressure in the management of treatment-related aerophagia.

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: obstructive sleep apnea; Respiratory - Sleep apnoea

• Registration Number: ACTRN12611001250921
• Lead Sponsor: The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2011-12-06
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 56

Inclusion Criteria

Patients who have reported symptoms of aerophagia whilst on continuous positive airways pressure therapy for obstructive sleep apnea.

Exclusion Criteria

Pregnant women and patients with intellectual or mental impairment.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The primary outcome measure is usage. Usage is the amount of time participants use the treatment device.[Usage is measured after 2 weeks of each treatment.]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Visual Analogue Scale data to measure the presence and severity of bloating.[Measured at at the start of the trial and after 2 weeks of each treatment.];Visual Analogue Scale data to measure the presence and severity of abdominal pain/ discomfort[Measured at at the start of the trial and after 2 weeks of each treatment.];Visual Analogue Scale data to measure the presence and severity of flatulence[Measured at at the start of the trial and after 2 weeks of each treatment.]