Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Conditions
Brief summary
This investigation is a prospective, non randomized, non blinded study. This investigation is designed to evaluate the performance, comfort and ease of use with the F&P trial nasal mask amongst Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) patients.
Detailed description
Visit 1 will involve the participants consented in to the trial. Visit 2 will involve the participants being fitted with the F&P trial nasal mask for use in-home. The participant will then come in to return the mask (Visit Three) and have a final interview, this ensures the maximum time participants will be exposed to the trial mask in home will be 14 ± 4 days from visit two. The mask will be returned to the Institution at the conclusion of the trial and the participant will return to their previous mask. The Institution will recruit all patients within 1 week of the beginning of the study.
Interventions
Investigative Nasal Mask to be used for OSA therapy
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Adult (18+ years of age) * Able to give consent * Apnea hypopnea Index (AHI)≥ 5 on diagnostic night * Prescribed PAP for OSA * Existing nasal mask user
Exclusion criteria
* Inability to give consent * Patients who are in a coma or a decreased level of consciousness * Anatomical or physiological conditions making automatic positive airway pressure (APAP) therapy inappropriate (e.g. unconsolidated facial structure) * Commercial drivers who are investigated by New Zealand Transport Agency * Current diagnosis of carbon dioxide (CO2) retention * Pregnant or may think they are pregnant
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ease of use | 2 weeks | Subjective Questionnaire |
| Acceptability | 2 weeks | Subjective Questionnaire |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Objective leak data | 2 weeks | Data obtained from participant's device - Objective |
Countries
New Zealand