P-Flex Validation in patients with documented Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)

ISRCTN ISRCTN84084377
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN84084377
Secondary identifying numbers EAME11PFlex01
Submission date
02/10/2012
Registration date
08/10/2012
Last edited
21/01/2019
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Nervous System Diseases
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data

Plain English summary of protocol

Background and study aims
We are carrying out a study on 30 subjects with documented Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA). Obstructive sleep apnoea is the most common type of sleep apnoea and is caused by obstruction of the upper airway. It is characterized by repetitive pauses in breathing during sleep, despite the effort to breathe. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is the first line medical therapy for treatment of OSA. A CPAP device is used when the subject is asleep and increases pressure in the throat to stop the airways collapsing when the subject breathes in.
In this study subjects will use the PR1 REMstar Auto with P-Flex (a CPAP device) to treat their sleep apnoea. Our goal is to find out if the PR1 REMstar Auto with P-Flex will reduce the subjects Apnoea Hypopnoea Index to an acceptable level. We will also look at other features of the subjects sleep report (polysomnography), daytime sleepiness, how often the subjects uses the device, how comfortable the device is to use and the pressure levels delivered by the device.

Who can participate?
Men and Women with documented Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, confirmed by polysomnography who are aged >21

What does the study involve?
Suitable subjects who have had a recent sleep study (polysomnography) will be invited to take part in this study. Subjects will be required to attend the sleep clinic three times throughout the study at set intervals. At the first visit subjects will be required to undergo a medical examination (to collect age, gender, height, weight, BMI, waist and neck measurements), complete a questionnaire and receive training on the device and mask to be used in the study. At the second and third visit the medical examination will be repeated (weight, BMI, waist and neck measurements), subjects will need to complete two questionnaires and the data recorded on the device will be retrieved. In addition at the third visit subjects will be required to undergo an overnight sleep study at the sleep centre using the study device.
At the end of the study we will look at all of the data collected to find out if the PR1 REMstar Auto with P-Flex device treated the subjects obstructive sleep apnoea to an acceptable level.

What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
We believe that PR1 REMstar Auto with P-Flex reduces the Apnoea Hypopnoea Index, to an acceptable level in patients with measured documented OSA. Furthermore PR1 REMstar Auto with P-Flex changes other indices of the polysomnography study in an acceptable manner in patients with documented OSA. It is hoped that PR1 REMstar Auto with P-Flex reduces daytime sleepiness to an acceptable level and that minimally acceptable compliance levels can be achieved by patients with documented OSA who use the PR1 REMstar Auto with P-Flex. We also believe that the PR1 REMstar Auto with P-Flex is comfortable and easy to use.
We believe that the risks of providing positive airway pressure therapy with the PR1 REMstar Auto with P-Flex are no greater than the risks encountered with other assisted PAP devices. We believe that no significant risks will be posed to the subjects participating in this protocol, as the study is non invasive, use of the devices will be monitored by trained clinical staff in the sleep laboratory and the PAP equipment has been tested to ensure safety. The patient can also easily remove their interface device should it become uncomfortable or make breathing difficult.
Rarely, there may be skin irritation in response to the substance used to attach some of the electrodes. Other potential side effects of PAP therapy may include: ear discomfort, conjunctivitis, skin abrasions due to non-invasive interfaces and gastric distension, all of which are quite uncommon. Thus, we believe that the risks and discomfort associated with participation in this study are minimal.

Where is the study run from?
Clinique La Louviere, 69 rue de la Louviere, 59800 Lille, France

When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run?
It is anticipated that recruitment will start in October 2012. Subjects will be enrolled for about 84 days.

Who is funding the study?
Philips Home Healthcare Solutions

Who is the main contact?
Dr Thibaut Gentina
t.gentina@wanadoo.fr

Contact information

Dr Thibaut Gentina
Scientific

IDRAL
69 rue de la Louviere
59800 Lille
59800
France

Email t.gentina@wanadoo.fr

Study information

Study designObservational Study
Primary study designObservational
Secondary study designOther
Study setting(s)Other
Study typeTreatment
Participant information sheet Not available in web format, please use the contact details below to request a patient information sheet
Scientific titleP-Flex Validation in patients with documented Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA): an observational study
Study objectivesThe PR1 REMstar Auto with P-Flex will reduce the Apnoea Hypopnoea Index (AHI) in patients with documented OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnoea).
Ethics approval(s)Committee for the Protection of Persons Ile de France VIII (Comite de Protection des Personnes Ile de France VIII), 11/09/2011, Ethics Reference Number: CPP: 12 09 85
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedObstructive Sleep Apnoea
InterventionVisit 1 (Baseline)
1. Inclusion/Exclusion
2. Demographic Data (age, gender, height, weight, BMI, waist and neck circumference)
3. Polysomnography (PSG) data
4. Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS)
5. Educational session on the use of the P-Flex device
6. Mask fitting
7. Set date for Visit 2

Visit 2 (day 15 plus or minus 5 days)
1. Demographic Data (weight, BMI, waist and neck circumference)
2. ESS questionnaire
3. Comfort and Ease of Use questionnaire (5 point likert scale)
4. Compliance and Therapy data downloaded from device SD card
5. Set date for Visit 3

Visit 3 (84 days plus or minus 14 days)
1. Demographic Data (weight, BMI, waist and neck circumference)
2. ESS questionnaire
3. Comfort and ease of Use questionnaire (5 point likert scale)
4. Compliance and Therapy data downloaded from device SD card
5. Overnight PSG while using PR1 REMstar Auto with P-Flex device
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measureThe PR1 REMstar Auto with P-Flex reduces the Apnoea Hypopnoea Index (AHI) to less than 15 in patients with documented OSA, when measured using full polysomnography
Secondary outcome measures1. The PR1 REMstar Auto with P-Flex changes other indices of the polysomnography study in an acceptable manner (SpO2 ,total sleep time, Sleep efficiency and arousals)
2. The PR1 REMstar Auto with P-Flex reduces the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) to less than 11 in patients with documented OSA
3. Patients demonstrate a compliance of greater than or equal to 3 hours per 24 hrs when using the PR1 REMstar Auto with P-Flex
4. An average score of greater than or equal to 3 on the comfort and ease of use questionnaire
5. There will be an average pressure reduction of greater than or equal to 0.5 cm H2O using the P-Flex comfort mode
Overall study start date01/10/2012
Completion date01/10/2013

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
SexBoth
Target number of participants30
Key inclusion criteria1. Male or Female, aged 21 years of age and above
2. Obstructive Sleep Apnoea with an Apnea Hypopnea Index (AHI) of greater than or equal to 30 confirmed by polysomnography
3. Epworth sleepiness scale (ESS) of greater than or equal to 11
4. Able to provide consent
5. Able to follow the instructions given by the investigator regarding using their APAP device and their participation in this study
6. Covered by National Health Insurance
Key exclusion criteria1. Positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy is otherwise medically contraindicated: acute upper respiratory infection, encephalitis, sinusitis or middle ear infection or surgery of the upper airway, nose, sinus, or middle ear within the previous 90 days.
2. Untreated, non-OSA sleep disorders, including but not limited to; insomnia, Periodic Leg Movements (PLM) / Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), overlap syndrome and Central Sleep Apnoea (CSA) / Cheyne Stokes Respiration (CSR) associated with Heart Failure.
3. Treated Insomnia
4. Intake of central relevant drugs, sedatives, or other drugs which impair sleep
5. Previous exposure to positive airways pressure therapy
6. Acute dermatitis or other skin lesions or trauma interfering with the application of a mask
7. Unwilling to participate in the study
8. Participation in another clinical study in the past 4 weeks
9. Shift worker
Date of first enrolment01/10/2012
Date of final enrolment01/10/2013

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • France

Study participating centre

IDRAL
59800 Lille
59800
France

Sponsor information

Philips Home Healthcare Solutions (UK)
Industry

Chichester Business Park
City Fields Way
Chichester
PO20 2FT
United Kingdom

Email sarah.hinch@philips.com
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Funders

Funder type

Industry

Philips Home Healthcare Solutions (UK)

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Results and Publications

Intention to publish date
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
Publication and dissemination planNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Abstract results results 30/10/2015 21/01/2019 No No

Editorial Notes

21/01/2019: Publication reference added