A Comparison of CPAP with and without Humidification: A Pilot Study V3
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Evaluation of overall therapy cost comparing first intention and second intention heated humidification for CPAP: A pilot study.
IRAS ID
167300
Contact name
Rachel Vicars
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 0 days
Research summary
To compare a group of patients with our standard treatment of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and another group of patients with CPAP and a humidifier attached. The therapy cost and the successfulness of the treatment will be measured. A humidifier is a water chamber that is currently added to CPAP only if the patients needs it.
REC name
London - South East Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
15/LO/0049
Date of REC Opinion
28 Jan 2015
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion