Pre-flight Titration of Supplemental Oxygen

July 3, 2011 updated by: Ullevaal University Hospital

COPD and Air Travel: Oxygen Equipment and Pre-flight Titration of Supplemental Oxygen

The purpose of this study is to evaluate if supplemental oxygen during air travel can be reliably titrated using a Hypoxia-altitude simulation test (HAST). Also, the effect of oxygen supplementation given with the various oxygen equipment allowed for air travel is studied.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

International guidelines recommend supplemental oxygen if PaO2 < 6.7 kPa (50 mmHg) during air travel. Hypobaric chamber exposure is the ideal test but is not widely available. In clinical practice, the HAST has been recommended as the preferable test for pre-flight evaluation, and is used with increasing frequency. The oxygen dose during air travel has been recommended titrated during HAST. In the study, supplemental oxygen titration during hypobaric chamber exposure is compared to oxygen titration during HAST, to evaluate if HAST can be used with confidence to titrate the amount of supplemental oxygen needed during air travel.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

20

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Norway
      • Oslo, Norway, 0407
        • Oslo University Hospital Ullevaal, Department of Pulmonary Medicine

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

COPD patients

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • COPD patients who have performed a Hypoxia-altitude simulation test with a PaO2 < 6.7 kPa

Exclusion Criteria:

  • exacerbation or pneumothorax within the previous six weeks
  • LTOT
  • anemia
  • pulmonary disease other than COPD
  • cerebrovascular or symptomatic cardiovascular disease
  • claustrophobia
  • inability to equalize pressure in the middle ear

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
PaO2 obtained from oxygen titration during HAST vs hypobaric chamber
Time Frame: 1 day
1 day

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Ullevaal University Hospital

Investigators

  • Study Director: Ole H Skjønsberg, Prof.dr.med, Oslo University Hospital
  • Principal Investigator: Aina Akerø, M.D., Oslo University Hospital

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

December 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Actual)

April 1, 2010

Study Completion (Actual)

April 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 23, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 23, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

November 25, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

July 6, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 3, 2011

Last Verified

November 1, 2009

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 897 (M.S.I. Foundation)

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