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ArticleBMJ open respiratory research2023

Feasibility of home initiation of an airway clearance device (SIMEOX) by telecare in people with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis: a pilot study.

Rebecca Hamidfar, Marlene Murris-Espin, Marie Mahot, Raphael Abouly, Hughes Gauchez, Sophie Jacques, Eloise Joffray, Nathalie Arnol, Laurent Morin, Sylvie Leroy and 1 more

2 registry-linked trialsAbstract readMulticenter Study
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Article in BMJ open respiratory research, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 2 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT04742270 nacompletednot on this map

Feasibility of Implementing SIMEOX® Using Tele-physiotherapy and Evaluation of Compliance With SIMEOX® at Home for Bronchial Drainage in Patients With Bronchiectasis Other Than Cystic Fibrosis and Who Have Difficulties in Accessing Regular Respiratory Physiotherapy Sessions.

TypeinterventionalSponsorPhysio-AssistRan2021 to 2021Enrolled22ConditionsBronchiectasis AdultArmsSIMEOX+ respiratory physiotherapy telecare
NCT06487273 narecruitingnot on this mapstarted 2025, after this paper: background citation

Evaluation of the Impact of SIMEOX Airway Clearance Medical Device at Home, Combined With Remote Physiotherapy, on Quality of Life and Pulmonary Exacerbations in Patients With Non-cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis, Compared With Enhanced Standard of Care

TypeinterventionalSponsorPhysio-AssistRan2025 to 2027Enrolled622ConditionsNon-cystic Fibrosis BronchiectasisArmsSIMEOX, Remote Physiotherapy
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Authors and funding

11 authors.

Rebecca HamidfarService de Pneumologie-CRCM adulte Hôpital Michallon, Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, Grenoble, France.
Marlene Murris-EspinService de Pneumologie-CRCM adulte Hôpital Larrey, CHU Toulouse, Toulouse, France.
Marie MahotR&D, ICADOM-AGIR à dom, Meylan, France.
Raphael AboulyR&D, ICADOM-AGIR à dom, Meylan, France.
Hughes GauchezCabinet de Kinésithérapie, Marcq-en-Barœul, France.
Sophie JacquesCabinet de Kinésithérapie, Rennes, France.
Eloise JoffrayR&D, ICADOM-AGIR à dom, Meylan, France.
Nathalie ArnolR&D, ICADOM-AGIR à dom, Meylan, France.
Laurent MorinPhysio-Assist, Montpellier, France.ORCID 0000-0002-7406-4838
Sylvie LeroyService de Pneumologie-CRCM adulte Hôpital Pasteur, CHU Nice, Nice, France.
Jean-Christian BorelR&D, ICADOM-AGIR à dom, Meylan, France j.borel@agiradom.com.ORCID 0000-0003-4140-6210

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMucociliary clearance is a cornerstone of the management of people with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB). SIMEOX, an innovative device, could facilitate autonomous airway clearance, but its use requires specific training. We hypothesised that telecare would be an effective means to train people with NCFB in the handling of device and to monitor and promote device adherence.

objectives(1) To evaluate frequency of use of the SIMEOX for 10 weeks after telecare training. (2) To assess user satisfaction and clinical efficacy of the SIMEOX+telecare.

methodsMulticentre, prospective, pilot study in adults with NCFB. A SIMEOX was provided to each participant at inclusion. Physiotherapists performed telecare sessions the first 2 weeks (3-5 sessions) for device training and every 10 days to reinforce motivation and provide technical support.

results22 individuals were included, 21 analysed (38% male; mean±SD age 53±18 years; Bronchiectasis Severity Index 6.6±3.5). Fourteen participants (66.7%; 95% CI 43.1% to 84.5%) performed ≥3 SIMEOX sessions/week (self-reported adherence, primary outcome). Median (Q1; Q3) number of self-reported sessions/week for the whole group was 3.7 (1.8; 5.7). Adherence including web registration was 80.9%. At week 12, participant satisfaction rating was 9.0 (7.9; 10.0) on a 10-point visual analogue scale; respiratory function did not change but quality of life improved (COPD Assessment Test score -4.7, 95% CI -7.7 to -1.6, p=0.023; St Georges Respiratory Questionnaire -5.8, 95% CI -10.8 to -0.9, p=0.005).

conclusionAdherence to and satisfaction with the SIMEOX airway clearance device supported by telecare were high in people with NCFB. The clinical efficacy needs to be confirmed in a randomised controlled trial. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: NCT04742270.

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BronchiectasisCystic FibrosisAdultAgedFeasibility StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPilot ProjectsProspective StudiesQuality of Lifebronchiectasis

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PMID37524523
PMCPMC10391802

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