The Effect of Asymmetrical vs. Symmetrical High Flow Nasal Cannula on the Work of Breathing
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Respiratory Disease (Clinically Stable Individuals - Patients Recovered From Respiratory Disease)
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Basic Science
- Participants needed
- 30 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Larissa University Hospital · Other
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About This Trial
The goal of this study randomized single-center crossover study is to evaluate the impact of asymmetrical versus symmetrical nasal high flow (NHF) therapy on work of breathing (WOB). The main question it aims to answer are:
1\. Does the asymmetrical NHF interface improve the work of breathing compared to the symmetrical NHF interface? Researchers will compare the symmetrical NHF interface to the …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. age ≥18 years old
2. absence of symptoms and signs of respiratory failure (SpO2\>95% at FiΟ2 0.21)
Exclusion Criteria:
1. pregnancy
2. SpO2\<94% at FiΟ2 0.21
3. neuromuscular disease
4. contraindications to esophageal pressure monitoring (e.g., uncontrolled coagulopathy, es…
Contacts
Ioannis Dr. Pantazopoulos, Associate Professor
+30- 6945661525
pantazopoulosioannis@yahoo.com
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