Healthy
Conditions
Keywords
CPAP
Brief summary
Patients who are suffering from a variety of respiratory conditions benefit from continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) which is a form of Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV). Some patients find the temperature of the breathing gas difficult to tolerate. The aim of this study is to compare comfort of healthy volunteer participants while being given CPAP at different temperatures.
Detailed description
Patients who are suffering from a variety of respiratory conditions benefit from continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) which is a form of Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV). Some patients find the temperature of the breathing gas difficult to tolerate. The aim of this study is to compare comfort of healthy volunteer participants while being given CPAP at different temperatures. Healthy volunteers will be given two different levels humidity and temperature and asked about preference.
Interventions
DEVICECPAP
Sponsors
Fisher and Paykel Healthcare
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
19 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Any employee of FPH willing to take part in the study following review of the Participant Information Sheet and who has provided affirmative answers to the questions / statements included on the Consent Form
Exclusion criteria
* Any employee of FPH not willing to take part in the study following review of the Participant Information Sheet. * Any employee of FPH who has not provided affirmative answers to the questions / statements included on the Consent Form
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Participant Comfort Questionnaire | 30 Minutes | Participant answers questions to indicate comfort |
Countries
New Zealand
Outcome results
None listed