Clinical Study of Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB)
Launched by NATIONAL HEART, LUNG, AND BLOOD INSTITUTE (NHLBI) · Oct 27, 1999
Trial Information
Current as of May 19, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
BACKGROUND:
Intermittent positive pressure breathing may be a useful adjunct therapy for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is, however, quite expensive; moreover, in 1976 its treatment efficacy had not been determined. Although the effectiveness of IPPB had been previously studied, the influence of long-term treatment was not known for the following reasons: The individuals studied had been too few and were not randomly assigned to treatment groups, the patient groups were not homogeneous and their clinical and functional status were not well-documented, and precise d...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- • Men and women, ages 30 to 74, who were ambulatory and had symptomatic chronic bronchitis or emphysema.
About National Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute (Nhlbi)
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is a leading component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), dedicated to advancing research and clinical trials focused on cardiovascular, pulmonary, and hematologic diseases. With a mission to improve public health through innovative research, the NHLBI supports a wide range of studies aimed at understanding, preventing, and treating heart and lung conditions. By collaborating with academic institutions, healthcare providers, and patient communities, the NHLBI strives to translate scientific discoveries into effective clinical practices, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by these critical health issues.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Nicholas Anthonisen
University of Manitoba
John Hodgkin
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Philip Hopewell
San Francisco General Hospital
David Levin
University of Oklahoma
Paul Stevens
Baylor College of Medicine
Elizabeth Wright
George Washington University
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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