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WITHDRAWN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
Active Locations (1)
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Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco Medicina d'Urgenza
Turin, Piedmont, Italy, 10154