A Pilot Comparison Study of Vibrating Mesh Versus Standard Jet Nebuliser for Bronchodilator Delivery in COPD
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2017-07-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) incorporates various modes of
inhalation therapy. The response to treatments is dose dependent thus applying the most
efficient device to administer the treatment is integral. Evaluation of the efficacy of
nebulisation devices in the treatment of COPD is limited. Technological development in recent
years has led to new devices that optimize lung deposition and reduce the time needed for
treatment.
The aim of this study is to compare the vibrating mesh and jet nebuliser methods of
delivering bronchodilator medication to patients hospitalised with an acute exacerbation of
COPD, with respect to lung function and efficacy in spontaneously breathing patients.