ArticleJournal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine2025
A novel three-dimensional-printed customized nasal mask for improving CPAP adherence and satisfaction for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.
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objectivesTo evaluate the performance of a novel three-dimensional-printed customized nasal mask on patient satisfaction and adherence to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy for obstructive sleep apnea.
methodsPatients prescribed CPAP therapy with suboptimal CPAP adherence using a conventional CPAP mask (< 70% of nights with ≥ 4 hours per night over 4 weeks) were recruited from the sleep investigation unit of a tertiary hospital. Patients underwent a three-dimensional facial mapping procedure to have a novel three-dimensional-printed customized nasal mask fabricated which was trialed for four weeks. CPAP adherence data download of the same period was conducted with their pre-existing conventional mask and customized mask. Questionnaires assessing symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea and mask-related side-effects were administered before and after the trial of the customized mask.
resultsThirty patients (22 males and 8 females, age 63.3 ± 12.5 years, body mass index 31.7 ± 5.2 kg/m
conclusionsThe novel three-dimensional-printed customized mask improved CPAP usage in patients with suboptimal CPAP adherence. Customized CPAP masks may be a suitable option for patients experiencing poor CPAP adherence from mask-related side effects. CLINICAL
trial registrationRegistry: ANZCTR; Name: Conventional vs custom made nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) mask for treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: Pilot study A; URL: https://anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=382142; Identifier: ACTRN12621001301853. CITATION: Tong BK, Cistulli PA, Ledger S, Chan ASL. A novel three-dimensional-printed customized nasal mask for improving CPAP adherence and satisfaction for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.
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