CompletedNot Applicable

Modified Adaptive Servoventilation (ASV) Compared to Conventional ASV

Germany21 participantsStarted 2011-07

Plain-language summary

This study will determine if modified adaptive servoventilation (ASV) is as effective as the conventional ASV in treating periodic breathing. The study will determine if the modified ASV reacts appropriately to reduce apneas and hypopneas and provides suitable levels of positive airway pressure compared to conventional ASV.

Who can participate

Age range

21 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * 21+ years old * Chronic ResMed ASV therapy patient * Current ASV therapy for at least 4 weeks * Able to understand fully the study information and participation requirements * Provide signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Acute cardiac decompensation * Acute myocardial infarction within last 3 months * Resuscitation within last 3 months * Stroke with swallowing disorders or persistent hemiparesis * Blood pressure test at end expiratory pressure (EEP) 10cmH2O not passed * Untreated restless legs syndrome * Alcohol or drug abuse * Known cancer * Pregnancy * Conditions that could interfere with patients participating in and completing the protocol and/or the investigator deems their enrolment unsuitable

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Apnea/Hypopnea Index (AHI)

Timeframe: One night

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01405313

SponsorResMed

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2011-09

Results submitted2012-09-20

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