Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of CPAP Level on Respiratory Mechanics and Central Drive in Patients With COPD

Lead Sponsor:

Zhujiang Hospital

Collaborating Sponsors:

Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Disease

Conditions:

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Eligibility:

All Genders

40-70 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a common respiratory disease characterized by airflow limitation that is progressive and not fully reversible. Expiratory flow limitation (EFL) is the m...

Detailed Description

Patients with COPD are divided into two groups: moderate group and severe group, both of which are intervented by CPAP level. The static pressure volume curves of the lung and chest wall (Campbell dia...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients from Zhu jiang Hospital,Southern Medical University
  • Patients aged 40-70 years old
  • Patients with pulmonary function test of forced expiratory volume at one second (FEV1)/forced vital capacity(FVC) \< 70% and 30% ≤ FEV1%pred \< 80%
  • Patients in a clinically stable state
  • Patients who signed informed consent.

Exclusion

  • Patients with signs of an airway infection
  • Patients with an acute exacerbation during the previous 4 weeks
  • Patients with giant bulla(≥3cm in diameter)
  • Patients with recent upper abdominal surgery
  • Patients with one or more of the following diseases: esophageal cancer, reflux esophagitis, severe obstructive sleep apnea (apnea hypopnea index\>15/hr), neuromuscular disease, or significant heart failure
  • Patients with poor compliance.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2014

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2015

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02285400

Start Date

November 1 2014

End Date

December 1 2015

Last Update

December 31 2015

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Zhujiang Hospital,Southern Medical Universtiy

Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, 510282