Randomised trial of outpatient versus inpatient initiation on non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in adults and children with chronic ventilatory failure

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN77271265

Enrollment

Registered

2004-09-30

Start date

2002-02-13

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Respiratory: Chronic ventilatory failure Respiratory Chronic ventilatory failure

Interventions

24 patients fulfilling entry criteria will be randomised to outpatient or inpatient initiation of NIV using a block randomisation process to ensure balance for diagnosis and age.

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 24 patients per year.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026