High-flow nasal oxygen versus non-invasive ventilation for COPD
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial compares two breathing support methods for people hospitalized with COPD and mild-to-moderate carbon dioxide retention. It aims to see if high-flow nasal oxygen is as effective as the standard mask-based ventilation.
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Who can take part
- You have COPD and are in the hospital.
- Your blood tests show mild to moderate increase in carbon dioxide (PaCO2 >45 and <60 mmHg).
- Your blood pH is between 7.25 and 7.35.
- You are awake, alert, and able to cooperate.
- You do not have severe breathing difficulty, facial injuries, or other conditions that would prevent using the devices.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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