Status:

WITHDRAWN

Effects of CPAP on Ventricular Function Modifications

Lead Sponsor:

Ospedale S. Giovanni Bosco

Conditions:

Heart Failure, Congestive

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-90 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

To assess modifications of ventricular function induced by CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure).

Detailed Description

There are still few studies on the effects of positive intra-thoracic pressure on ventricular function and spontaneous baroreflex sensitivity changes. Aim of the study is to evaluate, in patients with...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Diagnosis of heart failure
  • Chronic heart failure
  • Ejection fraction \< 40%

Exclusion

  • Age \< 18 years
  • Permanent atrial fibrillation
  • Infiltrative cardiomyopathy
  • Mild/moderate chronic obstructive lung disease
  • Chronic heart failure
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Chronic kidney failure

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2006

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

Estimated Enrollment :

Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00455611

Start Date

May 1 2006

Last Update

March 8 2013

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Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco Medicina d'Urgenza

Turin, Piedmont, Italy, 10154