17
Participants
Start Date
May 31, 2008
Primary Completion Date
August 31, 2008
Study Completion Date
October 31, 2008
HFCWC with higher pressure/variable-frequency settings
Randomized crossover trial of airway clearance therapy comparing sine wave HFCWO with high pressures and variable frequency (pressure 10, frequencies 8,9,10 and pressure 6, frequencies 18,19,20) to low pressure and mid frequency (pressure 5, frequency 12). Subjects will have 2-day washout between airway clearance sessions. All sputum collected during sessions.
HFCWC with lower pressure/mid-frequency settings
Subjects will perform pulmonary function tests prior to and following each airway clearance therapy. All sputum produced during, and for 15 minutes following airway clearance therapy will be collected. Subjects will complete a questionnaire addressing the comfort of therapy upon completion of the session.
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Minneapolis
Collaborators (1)
Hill-Rom
INDUSTRY
University of Minnesota
OTHER