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Home-Initiated NiPPV for Sleep Apnea
Study Summary
This trial will evaluate if starting a breathing machine (NiPPV) at home is feasible and safe for children with medical complexity, potentially improving their quality of life and survival.
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- I have heart issues that could worsen with certain breathing treatments.I am between 5 and 17 years old.I have been newly prescribed non-invasive positive pressure ventilation.I have successfully used a breathing support machine while awake.I or my caregiver can communicate in English.Your doctor thinks using a specific type of breathing support might be risky for you, such as causing lung problems or breathing in food or liquid.You are currently taking part in another study that may affect how well you use the NiPPV machine.I have severe sleep issues with high CO2 levels or many breathing pauses per hour.
- Group 1: Standard of care
- Group 2: Home Initiation of NiPPV
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this medical trial open to individuals who exceed the age of 20?
"For enrollment in this clinical trail, the youngest participants must be 5 years of age and the oldest can not exceed 17.5 years old."
Are there any limitations on who can register for this clinical research?
"To gain admittance to this research project, participants must have sleep apnea and be between 5-17.5 years of age. A maximum of 24 patients will be accepted into the trial."
What is the total enrollment rate for this research project?
"Affirmative. According to the material hosted on clinicaltrials.gov, this trial was first announced on May 25th 2023 and is presently enrolling 24 participants from a singular medical facility."
Are there still vacancies available for enrolment in this experiment?
"Affirmative. According to the information available on clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is still actively seeking participants, having been posted on May 25th 2023 and edited for accuracy as recently as May 26th 2023. The medical study needs 24 patients from a single site in order to be completed successfully."
What are the key aims of this medical research endeavor?
"This trial will assess the primary outcome of Proportion of eligible patients randomized over a period of two years. Secondary outcomes include the Proxy-reported Psychological Scale (percentage rank) from KIDSCREEN-52, with lower scores indicating decreased life satisfaction; T-value proxy assessments which have an average score of 50 and deviation 10 with elevated values correlating to improved quality of life; and Self Reported Psychological Scale (percentage rank), again using KIDSCREEN-52 where lower numbers indicate reduced contentment."
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