ProvoxLife Adoption Trends for Heat-Moisture Exchanger

April 10, 2026 updated by: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

ProvoxLife® Adoption Trends for Heat-Moisture Exchanger (HME): The PATH Registry

This study examines factors that affect how often patients who have a total laryngectomy use a ProvoxLife heat-moisture exchanger (HME) system to help improve their lung function. ProvoxLife HMEs are single use heat- and moisture exchangers for patients breathing through a tracheostoma. Information from this study may help doctors learn more about factors associated with patterns of use and how often patients use the ProvoxLife HME system.

Study Overview

Status

Active, not recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:

I. To determine clinical and patient factors associated with patterns of use of the ProvoxLife HME system for pulmonary rehabilitation after total laryngectomy.

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:

I. To explore outcomes associated with patterns of ProvoxLife HME system. II. To explore factors associated with post-laryngectomy outcomes.

OUTLINE:

Patients undergo speech and swallow evaluation by speech pathologist or study staff member and examination of tracheoesophageal puncture (TEP) and laryngectomy stoma. Patients also complete questionnaires over 30 minutes about use the ProvoxLife HME system, symptoms, ability to communicate, exercise and physical activity levels, and quality of life at baseline and 3 months post-ProvoxLife.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

130

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

  • United States
    • Texas
      • Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
        • M D Anderson Cancer Center

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

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients using or planning to use HME as part of standard care

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adults >= 18 years of age planned for or status post total laryngectomy
  • Using or ready for fit of HME system

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Active malignancy if post-total laryngectomy (TL) at the time of enrollment

  • Unable to complete questionnaires in English language

    • The primary endpoint derives from a study specific questionnaire, due to limited resources, is only available in English language

  • Cognitive or other limitations that preclude independent self-care or completion of questionnaires

    • Cognitive or other limitations that preclude independent self-care or completion of questionnaires will be assessed in the screening interview by the clinical or research team

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

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Observational (evaluation, examination, questionnaire)
Patients undergo speech and swallow evaluation by speech pathologist or study staff member and examination of TEP and laryngectomy stoma. Patients also complete questionnaires over 30 minutes about use the ProvoxLife HME system, symptoms, ability to communicate, exercise and physical activity levels, and quality of life at baseline and 3 months post-ProvoxLife.
Other: Questionnaire Administration
Complete questionnaires
Other: Quality-of-Life Assessment
Complete questionnaires
Other Names:
  • Quality of Life Assessment
Other: Clinical Evaluation
Undergo speech and swallow evaluation
Other Names:
  • Clinical Assessment
Procedure: Physical Examination
Undergo examination of TEP and laryngectomy stoma
Other Names:
  • Assessment
  • General Examination

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
To determine clinical and patient factors associated with patterns of use of the ProvoxLife HME system for pulmonary rehabilitation after total laryngectomy.
Time Frame: Up to 3 months post-ProvoxLife HME
Up to 3 months post-ProvoxLife HME

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Collaborators

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Katherine A Hutcheson, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

May 21, 2021

Primary Completion (Estimated)

February 2, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

February 2, 2027

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 25, 2021

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 30, 2021

First Posted (Actual)

September 5, 2021

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

April 15, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 10, 2026

Last Verified

April 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2020-1114 (Other Identifier: M D Anderson Cancer Center)
  • NCI-2021-08784 (Registry Identifier: CTRP (Clinical Trial Reporting Program))

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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