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CPAP Therapy in Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Sleep Apnea
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure · Not specified
Registry ID
NCT01637831
Phase
Not specified
Status
Completed
Drug / intervention
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Sponsor
University of Crete
Start
2010-03
Enrollment
12
Locations
1
About this trial
The recent literature shows an increased incidence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). On the other hand there are no published studies related to CPAP treatment in this patient group. The investigators aim was to assess the effect of CPAP on sleep and overall life quality parameters in IPF patients with OSA and to recognize and overcome possible difficulties in CPAP initiation and acceptance by these patients.
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