Long Term Effects of Heat and Moisture Exchangers (HMEs) (NCT06084611) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Long Term Effects of Heat and Moisture Exchangers (HMEs)
Brazil80 participantsStarted 2024-03-26
Plain-language summary
Assessment of long term effect of Provox Life HME use on pulmonary symptoms in laryngectomized patients.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Total laryngectomy, irrespective of pharynx reconstruction method
* 18 years or older
* Longer than 3 months after total laryngectomy
* Longer than 6 weeks after postoperative radiotherapy
Exclusion Criteria:
* Current use of HMEs (within last 3 months)
* Medical problems prohibiting the use of HME
* Active recurrent or metastatic disease (medical deterioration)
* Recent pulmonary infections/unstable pulmonary condition
* Insufficient physical, cognitive, or mental ability required to attach, remove or operate the devices themselves
* Low tidal volumes
* Unable to understand the Participant Information and/or unable to give Informed Consent