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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseNIVNCT05417503

Non Invasive Ventilation on Peripheral Muscle Function and Aerobic Performance

A study testing Non-invasive ventilation bi-level in people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, run by Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte at 1 site in Brazil.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Background: Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) reduces respiratory load and demands on peripheral muscles. Methods: This study aims to evaluate the acute effects of bi-level NIV on peripheral muscle function during isokinetic exercise and aerobic performance in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
What is being tested?
Non-invasive ventilation bi-level
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
14 participants
Where
1 siteBrazil
Study dates
1 Dec 2017to 28 Feb 2018
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Clinically stable COPD patients (diagnosed according to the Global Initiative for Obstructive Lung Disease), of both sexes, without exacerbation or changes in medication for at least one month before the study, and no dyspnea during daily activities (grades 2, 3, and 4 of the Medical Research Council - MRC scale) were included.

Who cannot join

  • Those with a diagnosis of neoplasia, orthopedic or neurological conditions affecting exercise capacity, peripheral arterial obstructive disease, heart failure, kidney or liver disease, did not adapt, or failed to complete the study procedures, were excluded.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Brazil1 site
  • Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

    Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, 59082-100

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About this study

Official title: Acute Effects of NIV on Peripheral Muscle Function and Aerobic Performance in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: a Piloty Study

Background: Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) reduces respiratory load and demands on peripheral muscles. Methods: This study aims to evaluate the acute effects of bi-level NIV on peripheral muscle function during isokinetic exercise and aerobic performance in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. This is a pilot crossover study performed with a non-probabilistic sample of 14 moderate to very severe COPD patients. Procedures carried out in two days. Dyspnea, quality of life, lung function, respiratory muscle strength, functional capacity (6-minute walk test - 6MWT), and isokinetic assessment of the quadriceps were assessed. Blood samples (lactate, lactate dehydrogenase, and creatine kinase concentration) were also collected. Right after, NIV was performed for 30 minutes (bi-level or placebo, according to randomization) followed by new blood sample collection, 6MWT, and isokinetic dynamometer tests. Before and after evaluations, the subjective perception of dyspnea and fatigue in the lower limbs was quantified. After a wash-out period of seven days, participants returned, and all assessments were performed again.

Being tested
Non-invasive ventilation bi-level, Non-invasive ventilation placebo
Keywords
COPD, Skeletal muscle, Non-Invasive Ventilation
Medical subject headings
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Non-invasive ventilation bi-levelOther

    For the NIV intervention, two levels of positive airway pressure (bi-level) were used: the positive inspiratory airway pressure (IPAP) was fixed at 6 cmH2O (centimeters of water), which could be gradually increased up to 14 cmH2O (2 cmH2O every minute), depending on the patient's comfort. and gradually increased to 14 cmH2O (2 cmH2O every minute), While the expiratory airway pressure (EPAP) was set at 3 cmH2O, it could be gradually increased up to 7 cmH2O (1 cmH2O every minute), depending on the patient's comfort.while expiratory airway pressure (EPAP) was fixed at 3 cmH2O and gradually increased to 7 cmH2O (1 cmH2O every minute).

  • Non-invasive ventilation placeboOther

    The same pressure chosen by the subject during adaptation was used in the placebo intervention; however, a T tube was connected between the equipment and the circuit, creating a leak and leaving the circuit open. The tube characteristics were: 22 x 18 x 22 mm nebulizer T-connector.

Study groups in NCT05417503
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
bi-levelExperimentalNot described
Receives: Other: Non-invasive ventilation bi-level
placeboPlacebo comparatorNot described
Receives: Other: Non-invasive ventilation placebo

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Lung function

    Lung function was assessed using a spirometer (Koko Digidoser, Longmont, USA), according to the American Thoracic Society/European Throracic Society recommendations14. At least three tests were performed, with a variation of less than 5%, and the highest value obtained was compared with predicted values for the Brazilian population.

    Measured: change from baseline and 30 minutes after intervention

  2. Respiratory muscle strength

    Respiratory muscle strength was assessed using a digital manometer (MVD 300 - Brazil). Maximum inspiratory and expiratory pressures were performed from residual volume and total lung capacity, respectively, and values were compared with previously reference values for the Brazilian population

    Measured: change from baseline and 30 minutes after intervention

  3. Functional capacity

    The 6-minute walk test (6MWT) was performed in a flat 30-m corridor, according to the ATS recommendations17. Subjects were instructed to keep walking for six minutes, and standardized verbal incentives were given each minute. The perception of dyspnea (using the 10-point Borg scale) were assessed at rest, at the end of the 6MWT, and two minutes after the test. In this test, the walked distance (in meters) was considered for analysis.

    Measured: change from baseline and 30 minutes after intervention

  4. COPD Assessement Test

    The Portuguese version of the COPD Assessment Test (CAT) questionnaire was used to assess the quality of life. Subjects were instructed to choose only one option in each item of the questionnaire (cough, phlegm, chest tightness, breathlessness, limited activities, confidence leaving home, sleeplessness, and energy). Item scores range from 0 to 5 points resulting in a total score ranging from 0 to 40 points. The clinical impact of COPD was assessed according to the following stratification: mild (6-10), moderate (11-20), severe (21-30), and very severe (31-40)20.

    Measured: change from baseline and 30 minutes after intervention

  5. Disease severity

    COPD severity was assessed using the BODE index (body mass index [B], degree of airway obstruction [O], dyspnea [D], and exercise capacity [E]). For each variable, the following scores were assigned: body mass index (BMI), from 0 to 1 point; degree of airflow obstruction (FEV1% predicted), from 0 to 3 points; dyspnea (MRC scale), from 0 to 3 points; exercise capacity (walked distance in the 6MWT), from 0 to 3 points. The final score of the index ranges from 0 to 10, with higher scores indicating greater disease severity.

    Measured: change from baseline and 30 minutes after intervention

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Quadriceps femoris performance

    QF (Quadriceps femoris) strength was evaluated with subjects performing 20 repetitions at the same speed. The protocol established was designed to reach a fatigue threshold in the QF muscle. Dyspnea and perceived level of exertion (Borg scale) were also assessed before and after isokinetic evaluation.

    Measured: change from baseline and 30 minutes after intervention

  2. Biochemical analyzes

    Before and after procedures, venous blood samples were collected by a blinded experienced pharmacist to analyze lactate, LDH enzyme, and CK (creatine kinase) concentration. Samples were processed, centrifuged at 3000 rpm for 15 minutes at room temperature. The serum concentration was assessed using a specific enzyme kit for each biomarker, following manufacturer's recommendations.

    Measured: change from baseline and 30 minutes intervention

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted14 Jun 2022
  2. Study start1 Dec 2017
  3. Primary completion24 Jan 2018
  4. Study completion28 Feb 2018

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
14 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05417503
Sponsor's protocol ID
1a2b3c4d5e6f7g
Acronym
NIV
Status last verified
Jun 2022
First submitted
3 Jun 2022
Last updated
14 Jun 2022
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Non-invasive ventilation bi-level in people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, run by Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte at 1 site in Brazil.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 Jun 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Brazil. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Lung function (time frame: change from baseline and 30 minutes after intervention). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 14 Jun 2022.

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