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Expiratory Flow Accelerator (Efa) vs Efa + High Flow in Chronic COPD and Bronchiectasis

Expiratory Flow Accelerator (Efa) vs Efa + High Flow in Chronic COPD and Bronchiectasis

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18-95 years
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Overview

The aim of the study is to compare the efficacy of using EFA technology versus the combination of EFA + high flow in hypersecretory patients COPD and bronchiectasis

Description

After being informed about the study and potential risks, all patients giving written informed consent will undergo a 13-weeks trial period: 6 weeks of one technology (EFA / EFA+ HIGH FLOW), 1- wash out week and 6- weeks of the other technology in a cross over randomized trial.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • COPD diagnosed by spirometry
  • Bronchiectasis diagnosed by CT
  • 2 Exacerbation/year

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • OSAS
  • Non Invasive Ventilation
  • Ineffective Cough
  • Exacerbation in progress
  • Hemodynamic Instability
  • severe heart failure

Study details
    Copd
    Bronchiectasis Adult

NCT06017739

Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale della Valle Olona

15 February 2024

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