Understanding quality of life in patients with chronic respiratory failure
Investigating Health Related Quality of Life in Patients With Chronic Respiratory Failure
This study looks at how different treatments for chronic respiratory failure, like non-invasive ventilation, affect the daily lives and well-being of patients.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (London) |
| Trial ID | NCT04236726 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the quality of life in patients suffering from chronic respiratory failure, including those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and neuromuscular diseases. It will utilize questionnaires to gather data on how various interventions impact the patients' daily lives and overall well-being. The study focuses on patients who are receiving treatments such as non-invasive ventilation and prolonged mechanical ventilation. By analyzing this data, the study seeks to provide insights into the effectiveness of current interventions on quality of life.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults diagnosed with chronic respiratory failure who are currently receiving specific respiratory interventions.
Not a fit: Patients under 18 years old or those with significant co-morbidities that hinder compliance with the study protocol may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved management strategies that enhance the quality of life for patients with chronic respiratory failure.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is observational and may not have been extensively tested in this specific context, similar studies have shown that understanding quality of life can lead to better patient outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Diagnosed with chronic respiratory failure receiving any of: * Non-invasive ventilation * Prolonged mechanical ventilation * Mechanical insufflation-exsufflation therapy Exclusion Criteria: * Aged \<18 * Significant physical or psychiatric co-morbidity that would prevent compliance with trial protocol
Where this trial is running
London
- Guy's and St. Thomas NHS Foundation Trust — London, United Kingdom (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Neeraj Shah, MBBS
- Email: neeraj.shah@gstt.nhs.uk
- Phone: +442071888070
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.