Assessment of N-95 Facemask for Use in COVID-19 Pandemic in Case of Shortage of Personal Protective Equipment

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Coronavirus Infection, Disease Prevention

In brief

The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficiency of an assembled modified mask in protecting health care workers against Coronavirus in case of any personal protective equipment shortage. At least 20 healthy participants will be recruited to try the modified mask. The modified masks will be made from masks that are already available as well as filters available in the pulmonary department at the Oklahoma City VA Health Care System

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04416919

Run by

University of Oklahoma

People needed

20

Starts

2020-05-20

Expected to finish

2022-01-20

Last updated by the study team

2024-03-08

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• All individuals older than 18 years of age, and willing to participate in the study

You may not qualify if…

• Individuals with known severe COPD/emphysema, Obesity Hypoventilation or hypercapnic condition
• Individuals with allergy or reactions to latex or masks
• Individuals reporting dyspnea or unable to breathe comfortably in these masks
• Claustrophobic individuals
• Inability to create a proper Seal while inhaling through a closed filter (See Below)
• Individuals who cannot safely apply and remove these masks

Where it is running

• Oklahoma City VA Health Care System — Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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