Determining the Benefits of Improving Communication in BPAP/CPAP Users

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Positive-Pressure Respiration, Communication

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of a non-invasive communication aid for BPAP/CPAP masks. This study also looks to determine the potential impact of the device on patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and the individuals that interact with the device.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03795753

Run by

Emory University

People needed

36

Starts

2019-03-22

Expected to finish

2019-07-08

Last updated by the study team

2020-09-18

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Patients must be receiving BPAP/CPAP therapy in the outpatient setting (e.g. clinics, sleep centers).

You may not qualify if…

• Intubated or have a tracheostomy.
• Vulnerable populations (children, pregnant women, decisionally impaired adults, and prisoners).
• Speech disabilities, reading disabilities, dyslexia.

Where it is running

• Emory Clinic — Atlanta, Georgia, United States
• Emory University Hospital — Atlanta, Georgia, United States
• Grady Health System — Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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