Status:

COMPLETED

DeVilbiss AutoAdjust With SmartFlex Comparative Study

Lead Sponsor:

DeVilbiss Healthcare LLC

Conditions:

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

There will be equivalent therapeutic effectiveness between SmartFlex and standard modes when using the DeVilbiss AutoAdjust device.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Epworth Sleepiness Scale \>10
  • Body Mass Index \> 26
  • Apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) ≥15 (mod to severe range)
  • AHI ≤ 10 at therapeutic continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) pressure
  • CPAP naïve patients
  • Polysomnogram (PSG) within 3 months of enrollment
  • Average oxygen saturation by pulse oximetry (SpO2) \> 90% during titration
  • Sleep efficiency on titration night ≥ 78%

Exclusion

  • Diagnosis of mild obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
  • Co-morbid conditions which render participation to be at risk these may include patients with congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or psychiatric illness
  • Allergies to mask materials
  • Difficulties with nasal breathing
  • Evidence of another primary sleep disorder
  • Evidence of arousing periodic limb movements during titration
  • Contraindications as listed on product labeling.
  • Pregnant
  • Currently diagnosed with depression if symptomatic
  • Predominately central sleep apnea
  • Deemed medically unsuitable by investigator
  • Evidence of any type of infection or treatment of an infectious condition during the period of research participation
  • Full Face Mask during titration
  • Have a bi-level requirement
  • CPAP pressure \>15cmH2O
  • Subjects with tracheotomy
  • Uncontrolled hypertension
  • Require supplemental oxygen
  • Stimulants, major tranquillizers or antipsychotics.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2010

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 1 2011

Estimated Enrollment :

28 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01203956

Start Date

September 1 2010

End Date

May 1 2011

Last Update

April 28 2015

Active Locations (2)

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Sleep Medicine Associates of Texas

Dallas, Texas, United States, 75231

2

Sleep Therapy and Research Center

San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78229