Trial reportJournal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine2013
Assessment of the performance of nasal pillows at high CPAP pressures.
Trial report in Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 2013. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT01690923 (Nasal Pillows at High CPAP Pressure), which is not on this map. Cited by 9 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Nasal Pillows at High CPAP Pressure
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 26 citations in OpenAlex.
- In search of a better CPAP interface: A network meta-analysis comparing nasal masks, nasal pillows and oronasal masks.Journal of sleep research · 2022Pooled it
- Treatment of Adult Obstructive Sleep Apnea With Positive Airway Pressure: An American Academy of Sleep Medicine Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and GRADE Assessment.Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine · 2019Pooled it
- A new method using pointing area diagrams to characterize and compare ventilation masks used in continuous positive airway pressure treatment for apneic patients.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2026Article
- Feasibility and acceptability of switching from a previous-generation to a new-generation mask for positive airway pressure therapy of sleep apnea using remote care.Sleep medicine: X · 2024Article
- International Consensus Statement on Obstructive Sleep Apnea.International forum of allergy & rhinology · 2023Review
- Efficacy of nasal masks versus nasal pillows masks during continuous positive airway pressure titration for patients with obstructive sleep apnea.Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung · 2021Article
- Choosing the right interface for positive airway pressure therapy in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung · 2017Review
- Impact of a New Nasal Pillows Mask on Patients' Acceptance, Compliance, and Willingness to Remain on CPAP Therapy.Sleep disorders · 2016Article
- Impact of the type of mask on the effectiveness of and adherence to continuous positive airway pressure treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.Jornal brasileiro de pneumologia : publicacao oficial da Sociedade Brasileira de Pneumologia e TisilogiaReview
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Abstract
STUDY
objectivesCompliance with CPAP therapy remains an issue despite its effectiveness. Mask selection is likely to affect a patients experience with CPAP, and multiple mask options are currently available. Nasal pillows have less contact with the face compared to nasal masks and may benefit patients by minimizing side effects; however, they are infrequently used at high CPAP pressures. The aim of this study was to examine the performance of nasal pillows at pressures ≥ 12 cm H2O compared with nasal masks.
methodsTwenty-one subjects were recruited. Participants were randomized to Swift FX nasal pillows and their current nasal mask for 7 consecutive nights each in a prospective crossover trial. Objective device data and subjective feedback were collected.
resultsThere were no differences in objective device data of nasal pillows vs. nasal masks: Daily Usage 7.4 ± 1.4 vs. 7.2 ± 1.4 (h/night); 95(th)%ile Leak 28.6 ± 13.5 vs. 27.9 ± 17.9 (L/min); AHI 1.9 ± 1.3 vs. 1.7 ± 1.1, respectively (all p-values > 0.05). There were no differences between the nasal pillows and nasal masks for subjective ratings of comfort, seal, red marks, side effects such as jetting and dry nose/mouth, and overall performance (all p-values > 0.05). The nasal pillows were rated to be less obtrusive and claustrophobic (both p-values < 0.01), but less stable (p = 0.04). Overall preference was 50% nasal pillows, 45% nasal masks; 5% found no difference.
conclusionNasal pillows are as efficacious as nasal masks at CPAP pressures ≥ 12 cm H2O and are a suitable option for patients requiring high CPAP pressures. CLINICAL
trial registrationNIH Clinical Trials Registry. http://clinicaltrials.gov. TITLE: Nasal Pillows at High CPAP Pressure. Identifier: NCT01690923.
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