Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 7:49 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 7:49 PM
NCT ID:
NCT00338403
Brief Summary:
We hypothesize that continuous positive pressure applied to the airway will decrease the ability of the nose to warm and humidify inspired air compared to zero or negative pressure.
We will use continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), a device commonly used to treat patients with sleep apnea, to vary the pressure in the airway and determine if increased pressure decreases the ability to warm and humidify inspired air. If our hypothesis is correct, it may explain the reason why CPAP is poorly tolerated in patients with sleep apnea; i.e., less ability to warm and humidify air leading to more nasal mucosal irritation.
Study:
NCT00338403
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT00338403