The effect of heated humidification on the compliance and reported satisfaction of patients with obstructive sleep apnea. (TS-KLINa)

The effect of optimal heated humidification in conjunction with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) on the compliance and reported satisfaction of patients with obstructive sleep apnea. (TS-KLINa)

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ANZCTR

Registry ID

ACTRN12605000382673

Acronym

TS-KLINa

Enrollment

Registered

2005-09-13

Start date

2005-01-05

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-01-13

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Participants will be randomised to receive either a conventional humidifier or a novel humidifier (a humidifier that is capable of delivering a higher level of humidity than is typically delivered by a conventional humidifier.) for 4 weeks. At the end of 4 weeks participants will be swapped to the alternative humidifier for a further 4 weeks. Duration: 8 weeks (2 4-week treatment arms) Patient compliance and satisfaction with their treatment will be assessed.

Study design

Allocation

Randomised controlled trial

Intervention model

Crossover

Primary purpose

Treatment

Masking

Blinded (masking used)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

0 to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

1. RDI > 15

Exclusion criteria

1. Severe cardiac disease2. Chronic pulmonary disease3. Significant psychiatric illness.

Outcome results