Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Conditions
Brief summary
This investigation is designed to evaluate the at-home usability, performance, user acceptance and reliability of the headgear with a CPAP mask for a duration of 6 months.
Detailed description
20 participants will be recruited for the trial, consisting of male and female participants diagnosed with OSA and receiving CPAP or Bi-level Positive airway pressure (PAP) for the treatment of their Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). These include current CPAP mask users.
Interventions
Investigative Headgear with CPAP mask
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* AHI≥5 from the diagnostic night * ≥18 years of age * Prescribed CPAP or Bi-level therapy for OSA * Existing F&P Pilairo Q, Eson, Simplus mask users
Exclusion criteria
* Inability to give informed consent * Patient intolerant to CPAP * Anatomical or physiological conditions making CPAP therapy inappropriate * History of respiratory disease or carbon dioxide (CO2) retention * Pregnant or think they may be pregnant * Investigated by Land Transport Safety Authority
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reliability of the headgear using a Questionnaire | Monthly over a period of 6 months | Assessment of headgear properties on a monthly basis via custom questionnaire via phone call |
| Durability of the headgear by testing | Monthly over a period of 6 months | Assessment of headgear properties on a monthly basis, and changes to the headgear |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Performance in regards to leak of the headgear | Monthly over a period of 6 months | Objective Leak Data (L/min) from the device download |
| Performance in regards to comfort of the headgear | Monthly over a period of 6 months | Custom Questionnaire |
Countries
New Zealand