Evaluation With Scans and Pharyngometry of the Possible Changes in Upper Airway Geometry Induced by Using Different Mouthpieces.

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Enrollment

12

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

September 30, 2012

Primary Completion Date

October 31, 2012

Study Completion Date

October 31, 2012

Conditions
Influence of Mouthpiece Design on Upper Airway Geometry
Interventions
RADIATION

Magnetic Resonance imaging

11 MRI scans per subject will be taken, one for each mouthpiece design of an inhaler.

OTHER

Pharyngometry

Pharyngometry will be carried out in supine and upright position. 11 different mouthpieces will be evaluated in both positions.

RADIATION

Computed Tomography scan

One low dose CT scan of the upper airway will be taken. The scan will be taken at normal inhalation through a mouthpiece with moderate resistance.

RADIATION

Cone Beam Computed Tomography scan

One CBCT scan of the upper airway will be taken. The scan will be taken at normal respiration through a mouthpiece with moderate resistance.

OTHER

Dental impressions

Dental impressions will be taken. These will be optically scanned before registration in the 3D imaging modalities.

Trial Locations (1)

2650

Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem

Sponsors

Lead Sponsor

All Listed Sponsors
lead

FLUIDDA nv

INDUSTRY