Effect of Face Masks on Pulmonary Function in Patients With COPD

Status Recruiting

Clinical Trial Summary

Given the heightened vulnerability of COPD patients to severe illness upon SARS-CoV-2 infection, precautions like mask-wearing are deemed crucial. Yet, mask-wearing can exacerbate breathlessness and discomfort in this demographic. This study aims to assess the effects of wearing a face mask during 6-Minute-Walking-Tests (6-MWT) among COPD patients.

Clinical Trial Description

In this detailed study, we aim to explore the impact of wearing face masks on COPD patients during 6-Minute-Walking-Tests (6MWT). COPD, commonly observed among smokers and former smokers, poses heightened mortality risks upon SARS-CoV-2 infection. Consequently, face masks are often recommended for preventive measures. However, breathlessness remains a predominant symptom in this patient cohort. Moreover, there is a dearth of data concerning blood oxygenation levels while wearing various types of face masks. The study will involve COPD patients who will undergo three 6MWTs: one without a mask, one with a simple face mask, and one with a FFP2 mask. Prior to each 6MWT, comprehensive pulmonary function tests including spirometry, body plethysmography, and CO-diffusion capacity measurement will be conducted. Additionally, capillary blood gas analysis will be performed both before the 6MWT and after each test session. ;

Study Design

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT05742880
Study type	Interventional
Source	Medical University of Vienna
Contact	Lukasz Antoniewicz, MD, PhD
Phone	01-40400-47760
Email	lukasz.antoniewicz@meduniwien.ac.at
Status	Recruiting
Phase	N/A
Start date	November 1, 2022
Completion date	December 2025

View Details

See also
Status	Clinical Trial	Phase
Active, not recruiting	`NCT06000696` - Healthy at Home Pilot
Active, not recruiting	`NCT03927820` - A Pharmacist-Led Intervention to Increase Inhaler Access and Reduce Hospital Readmissions (PILLAR)	N/A
Completed	`NCT04043728` - Addressing Psychological Risk Factors Underlying Smoking Persistence in COPD Patients: The Fresh Start Study	N/A
Completed	`NCT04105075` - COPD in Obese Patients
Recruiting	`NCT05825261` - Exploring Novel Biomarkers for Emphysema Detection
Active, not recruiting	`NCT04075331` - Mepolizumab for COPD Hospital Eosinophilic Admissions Pragmatic Trial	Phase 2/Phase 3
Terminated	`NCT03640260` - Respiratory Regulation With Biofeedback in COPD	N/A
Recruiting	`NCT04872309` - MUlti-nuclear MR Imaging Investigation of Respiratory Disease-associated CHanges in Lung Physiology
Recruiting	`NCT05145894` - Differentiation of Asthma/COPD Exacerbation and Stable State Using Automated Lung Sound Analysis With LungPass Device
Withdrawn	`NCT04210050` - Sleep Ventilation for Patients With Advanced Hypercapnic COPD	N/A
Terminated	`NCT03284203` - Feasibility of At-Home Handheld Spirometry	N/A
Recruiting	`NCT06110403` - Impact of Long-acting Bronchodilator- -Corticoid Inhaled Therapy on Ventilation, Lung Function and Breathlessness	Phase 1/Phase 2
Active, not recruiting	`NCT06040424` - Comparison of Ipratropium / Levosalbutamol Fixed Dose Combination and Ipratropium and Levosalbutamol Free Dose Combination in pMDI Form in Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients	Phase 3
Recruiting	`NCT05865184` - Evaluation of Home-based Sensor System to Detect Health Decompensation in Elderly Patients With History of CHF or COPD
Recruiting	`NCT04868357` - Hypnosis for the Management of Anxiety and Breathlessness During a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program	N/A
Completed	`NCT01892566` - Using Mobile Health to Respond Early to Acute Exacerbations of COPD in HIV	N/A
Completed	`NCT04119856` - Outgoing Lung Team - a Cross-sectorial Intervention in Patients With COPD	N/A
Completed	`NCT04485741` - Strados System at Center of Excellence
Completed	`NCT03626519` - Effects of Menthol on Dyspnoea in COPD Patients	N/A
Recruiting	`NCT04860375` - Multidisciplinary Management of Severe COPD	N/A