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CompletedPhase 3ACTRN12605000437662

Bi-level Ventilatory Support during exacerbations of Cystic Fibrosis

Randomised trial of short-term effects of bi-level ventilatory support (BVS) on lung function, gas exchange, exercise capacity, quantitative sputum microbiology and quality of life during an exacerbation of Cystic Fibrosis

Sponsor

SWSAHS

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Oct 9, 2003

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Cystic Fibrosis

Summary

This trial was completed recruitment in 2006 and data collection (for time-to-next readmission in 2015. Manuscript was published in the Journal of Physiotherapy 2015, vol 61:142-147.

Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 17 Yearss

Plain Language Summary

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This trial tests whether non-invasive breathing support (bi-level ventilation) helps people with cystic fibrosis during a flare-up requiring hospitalization. It is open to adults aged 17 and older with reduced lung function. Participation involves using the breathing device during a hospital stay alongside standard treatments.

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Interventions

Patients will be randomised to receive BVS in combination with standard therapy or not throughout a hospital admission for an acute respiratory exacerbation. BVS will be applied when the patient is aw

Patients will be randomised to receive BVS in combination with standard therapy or not throughout a hospital admission for an acute respiratory exacerbation. BVS will be applied when the patient is awake, as an adjunct to chest physiotherapy with a physiotherapist, and for self use for physiotherapy or dyspnoea relief.

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Australia

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