Status:

SUSPENDED

Evaluation of Non-invasive Pursed-lip Breathing Ventilation (PLBV) in Advanced COPD

Lead Sponsor:

Research Center Borstel

Conditions:

COPD

Eligibility:

All Genders

40+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Comparison of a conventional non-invasive ventilation to a non-invasive pursed-lip breathing ventilation (PLBV) ventilation in advanced COPD

Detailed Description

Intervention: Non-invasive ventilation with dynamic positive pressure during expiration (pursed-lip breathing ventilation, PLBV) Control Conventional bi-level non-invasive ventilation (NIV) with stat...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Signed informed consent
  • Age \>40 years
  • COPD diagnosis known for at least 12 months
  • NIV therapy for at least 3 months
  • 4\. Regular use of NIV with extrapolated usage time of at least 700 hours / year 5. Current inspiratory NIV pressure ≥20 mbar 6. Patient understands the requirements of the study 7. Patient is able to follow the study protocol

Exclusion

  • Current COPD exacerbation (is allowed 4 weeks after end of treatment)
  • Radiologically proven pneumonia within the past month
  • Other leading pulmonary illness
  • Tracheostomy
  • Pneumothorax
  • Pregnancy or lactation
  • BMI \>35 kg/m²
  • Steroid therapy with \>15 mg prednisolon daily for \>1 month
  • Condition causing hypercapnia other than COPD
  • 6MWT distance of \>300 meters within the last 7 days
  • Previous therapy with the Vigaro NIV device
  • Weight loss of more than 5 kg / 12 months
  • Further criteria to exclude confounding factors

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2017

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

July 1 2027

Estimated Enrollment :

270 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03299764

Start Date

November 1 2017

End Date

July 1 2027

Last Update

April 12 2024

Active Locations (5)

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1

Thoraxklinik Heidelberg

Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, 69126

2

Waldburg-Zeil Kliniken - Fachkliniken Wangen

Wangen, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, 88239

3

Research Center Borstel

Borstel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, 23845

4

LungenClinic Großhansdorf

Großhansdorf, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, 22937