myAirvo 3 (High Flow Nasal Therapy; HFNT) for COPD Patients in the Home
myAirvo 3 (High Flow Nasal Therapy; HFNT) for COPD Patients in the Home - a Multi-center Randomized Controlled Trial
Who can join
As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.
- Age
- 30 Years and older
- Sex
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Compensation
- Not stated
Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.
What to expect
No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.
What participation involves
Not stated in the study description — ask the study team about visits and procedures.
- Compensation
- Not stated
- Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
- Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
- Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
- Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.
About this study
Parallel-group, prospective, randomized, controlled phase III trial of home High flow Nasal Therapy (HFNT) via myAirvo 3 plus usual COPD medical care vs. usual COPD medical care, for at least 1 year and up to two years in 642 GOLD Grade D, Stages II-IV patients with moderate to very severe COPD at risk for moderate and severe exacerbations with a prior history of severe exacerbation requiring hospitalization within the past 6 weeks.
Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.
Eligibility
Official eligibility criteria
To be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all the following criteria: 1. Provision of signed and dated informed consent form 2. Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study 3. Male or female, aged 30 years or greater 4. FEV1/FVC of \< 70% and an FEV1 of \< 80% (GOLD stages II - IV, Grade E) • Spirometry performed during the screening visit will be used to confirm GOLD stage. A prior spirometric test within the past 6 months can be substituted if available. 5. MRC ≥ 2 or CAT ≥ 10 6. Former smokers or current smokers and never-smokers are eligible for study inclusion • Current smokers must refrain from smoking when using supplemental oxygen or the myAirvo-3 device 7. History of a severe COPD exacerbation requiring hospitalization in the previous six weeks 8. COPD in a stable state after hospitalization defined as: * Clinically stable condition and have had no parenteral therapy for 24 hours. * Inhaled bronchodilators are required less than four-hourly. * Oxygen delivery has ceased for 24 hours (unless home oxygen is indicated). * If previously able, the patient is ambulating safely and independently, and performing activities of daily living. * The patient can eat and sleep without significant episodes of dyspnea. * The patient or caregiver understands and can administer medications. * Follow-up and home care arrangements (e.g., home oxygen, homecare, Meals on Wheels, community nurse, allied health, GP, specialist) have been completed. 9. Willing to adhere to the daily use of the myAirvo 3 regimen for at least 8 hours each day preferably at night following being shown and using the device 10. Willing to record daily symptoms and pulse oximetry and heart rate on daily basis 11. For females of reproductive potential: use of highly effective contraception for at least 1 month prior to screening and agreement to use such a method during study participation Highly effective contraception is defined as: * A tubal ligation: * An approved hormonal contraceptive such as oral contraceptives, emergency contraception used as directed, patches, implants, injections, rings or intrauterine devices 12. Able to read and communicate in English 13. Have a home environment suitable for myAirvo 3 use. 14. Agreement to adhere to Lifestyle Considerations (see section 5.3) throughout study duration - refraining from smoking while receiving supplemental oxygen or the myAirvo-3 device Exclusion Criteria: An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study: 1. Current self-reported chronic use of positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy; continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), or non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) 2. A STOPBang Questionnaire score \> 5\* 3. Pregnancy or lactation 4. Treatment with another investigational drug or other intervention within the previous 30 days 5. Life expectancy less than 12 months due to COPD or other comorbid condition. 6. Recent upper airway surgery (within the previous month) 7. Recent head or neck trauma (within the previous month) 8. Inability to tolerate nasal prongs 9. Requirement of oxygen greater than 15 L/min * subjects with a STOPBang questionnaire score of \> 5 may be eligible if a recent sleep study (within the previous 3 months) shows the absence of obstructive sleep apnea or the subject has, or is at risk of OSA, but refuses to use an OSA device and all other eligibility criteria are met.
Study sites (25)
AL
- UAB School of Medicine/Lung Health Center · Birmingham, AL 35205Cara Porter, RN · Study contact · 205-975-4440 · ceporter@uabmc.eduMark Dransfield, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Birmingham
AZ
- Honor Health · Scottsdale, AZ 85258Mei Yu · Study contact · 480-323-1292 · myu@honorhealth.comRick Sue, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Scottsdale
FL
- University of Florida, Jacksonville · Jacksonville, FL 32209Ashleigh Trapuzzano, PT, DPT · Study contact · 904-244-9633 · Ashleigh.Trapuzzano@jax.ufl.eduMehdi Mirsaeidi, MD, MPH · Principal investigatorMore trials in Jacksonville
- Alloy Clinical Research · Kissimmee, FL 34741David Conrado · Study contact · 866-870-0148 · dconrado@acrsite.netLinda M Martinez, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Kissimmee
- Reliable Research, Inc. · Miami, FL 33175Adonis Batista · Study contact · (786) 953-6610 · adonis.batista@research305.comDavid Orta, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Miami
- NewGen Health Group · Miami, FL 33176 · Study contact · 305-892-1035Andrew Pastewski, MD · Sub-investigatorOrlando Rodriguez, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Miami
- Destiny Research · Palmetto Bay, FL 33157Iradis D Leal · Study contact · 786.942.7912 · iradis.leal@integrawellness.infoCarlos Martinez, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Palmetto Bay
IA
- The Iowa Clinic · West Des Moines, IA 50266Natasha Mairs, RN, BSN · Study contact · 515-875-9825 · natasha.mairs@avacare.comMatthew Trump, DO · Principal investigatorMore trials in West Des Moines
IL
- University of Chicago · Chicago, IL 60637Sara Smith · Study contact · 773-702-4012 · sara.smith@bsd.uchicago.eduAlejandra C Lastra, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Chicago
MA
- Tufts Medical Center · Boston, MA 02111Tumim Yifru · Study contact · 617-636-6306 · Tumim.Yifru@tuftsmedicine.orgNicholas Hill, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Boston
- Lahey Hospital and Medical Center · Burlington, MA 01805Jessica Curran, MSN · Study contact · 781-744-8480 · Jessica.Curran@Lahey.orgVictor Pinto-Plata, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Burlington
MD
- University of Maryland - Baltimore · Baltimore, MD 21201Valeriay Rodionova, MD · Study contact · 410-328-2835 · vrodionova@som.umaryland.eduJennifer So, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Baltimore
MI
- Henry Ford Health · Detroit, MI 48202Zainab A Bhura, MBBS · Study contact · 313-524-4147Jovica Veljanovski, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Detroit
MN
- University of Minnesota · Minneapolis, MN 55455Catherine Larson, BS/RRT · Study contact · 612-625-2153 · sund0033@umn.eduBrooke Noren, RN · Study contact · 612-625-7995 · boer0039@umn.eduNathaniel Gaeckle, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Minneapolis
OH
- Cincinnati VA Medical Center · Cincinnati, OH 45220Christie Savickas, BSN/RN · Study contact · 513-861-3100 ext. 205519 · Christine.Savickas@va.govRobert Burkes, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Cincinnati
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation · Cleveland, OH 44195Erica Corrao, RRT, MS · Study contact · 216 444-0843 · CORRAOE2@ccf.orgVickram Tejwani, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Cleveland
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center · Columbus, OH 43210Janice Drake · Study contact · 614-366-2186 · Janice.Drake@osumc.eduPhilip Diaz, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Columbus
PA
- St. Luke's University Health Network · Bethlehem, PA 18102Monica Hosler · Study contact · 484-658-4567 · Monica.Hosler@sluhn.orgJoseph Ramzy, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Bethlehem
- Clinical Research Associates of Central Pennsylvania · DuBois, PA 15801Dawn Jeanneart · Study contact · 814-940-1212 · djeannerat@lunginnovations.comSandeep Bansal, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in DuBois
- Jeanes Hospital · Philadelphia, PA 19111Andrew Gangemi, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Philadelphia
- Temple University · Philadelphia, PA 19140Lii-Yoong Criner, RN · Study contact · 215-707-9847 · Lii-Yoong.Criner@tuhs.temple.eduSheril George, BS, RRT · Study contact · 215-707-1359 · Sheril.George@tuhs.temple.eduMore trials in Philadelphia
- The University of Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA 15260Tiffany Ditter · Study contact · 412-648-6276 · dittertl2@upmc.eduFrank Sciurba, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Pittsburgh
TX
- Respire Research Institute · Houston, TX 77094Motahar Qaadri · Study contact · 346-396-1217 ext. 1085 · mqaadri@ccriresearch.comMurtuza Ahmed, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Houston
VT
- The University of Vermont Medical Center, Inc · Burlington, VT 05401Olivia Johnson · Study contact · 802-847-2160 · Olivia.Johnson@uvmhealth.orgSophie Mancer · Study contact · Sophie.Macner@uvmhealth.orgRam Baalachandran, MD · Principal investigatorAbraham Sender, MD · Sub-investigatorMore trials in Burlington
WV
- West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute · Morgantown, WV 26506Cami Handlan, RN · Study contact · 304 293-6360 · cami.handlan@hsc.wvu.eduRachel Leonard, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Morgantown