RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07062770

Assessment of Circuit Rebreathing During CPAP Therapy

Assessment of Circuit Rebreathing During Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Therapy


Sponsor

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Enrollment

13 participants

Start Date

May 27, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this research is to better understand how different CPAP mask designs affect airflow and rebreathing of exhaled carbon dioxide (CO₂) during sleep in individuals with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).


Eligibility

Min Age: 21 YearsMax Age: 70 Years

Inclusion Criteria5

  • Moderate to severe OSA (AHI>20)
  • Self-reported CPAP users or have previously used CPAP
  • Self-reported holding pressure of maximum 13 cmH2O (if known)
  • Age: 21-70
  • BMI: 18-40 kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria5

  • Self-reported severe mouth-breathing
  • Requirement for nocturnal supplemental oxygen or other ventilatory support
  • Severe cardiovascular or pulmonary disease
  • Any unstable or acute medical condition
  • Any additional sleep disorder, including insomnia, except for OSA.

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Interventions

DEVICEContinuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)

Subjects will be administered either 0, 5 or 10 cmH2O

OTHERMask exhaust port flow

Subjects will be administered varying levels of exhaust flow: 35, 23, 18, 13 and 8 L/s


Locations(1)

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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