Tolerance of Surgical Masks in Chronic Respiratory Diseases

Launched by ASSISTANCE PUBLIQUE - HÔPITAUX DE PARIS · Jul 7, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, called the TOLMASK study, is looking at how well different types of surgical masks are tolerated by patients with chronic respiratory diseases, like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). During the COVID-19 pandemic, wearing masks has become essential to help prevent the spread of the virus, but for people with breathing issues, wearing a mask can sometimes make it harder to breathe comfortably. The study aims to find out which mask designs are easier for these patients to wear so that healthcare providers can recommend the best options.

To participate in this study, you need to be at least 18 years old and currently receiving treatment for a respiratory condition at the Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital. You should also be involved in a rehabilitation program that includes exercise training. However, if you have a tracheostomy, certain psychiatric disorders, or if you cannot speak French well, you may not be eligible. If you join the study, you will be asked to wear different types of masks and report how they affect your breathing and overall comfort. Your participation will help improve mask recommendations for patients with breathing difficulties.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patient hospitalised in the respiratory and neuro-respiratory SSR service of the R3S department at the Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital (Pr Gonzalez-Bermejo)
• • Patient enrolled in a respiratory rehabilitation process including exercise training on a cyclo-ergometer or treadmill
• • Hospitalization in respiratory rehabilitation unit either in post-exacerbation of COPD
• • age over 18
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Exercise training under mask ventilation support
• • Presence of a tracheostomy
• • Psychiatric disorders (at the discretion of the referring physician)
• • Insufficient command of the French language
• • Refusal to participate in the study