Observational studyRespiratory research2024
Mask side-effects are related to gender in long-term CPAP: results from the InterfaceVent real-life study.
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Descriptional Study of the Side Effects Related to the Use of the Interface in Home Care Patients Treated for at Least 3 Months by Continuous Positive Pressure or Non-Invasive Ventilation.
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2 citing papers in PubMed.
- Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Women.Pulmonary therapy · 2026Review
- Added value of technician intervention to improve mask management for apneic patients treated with long-term CPAP.Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung · 2025Observational
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Abstract
backgroundOver the past three decades, our understanding of sleep apnea in women has advanced, revealing disparities in pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment compared to men. However, no real-life study to date has explored the relationship between mask-related side effects (MRSEs) and gender in the context of long-term CPAP.
methodsThe InterfaceVent-CPAP study is a prospective real-life cross-sectional study conducted in an apneic adult cohort undergoing at least 3 months of CPAP with unrestricted mask-access (34 different masks, no gender specific mask series). MRSE were assessed by the patient using visual analog scales (VAS). CPAP-non-adherence was defined as a mean CPAP-usage of less than 4 h per day. The primary objective of this ancillary study was to investigate the impact of gender on the prevalence of MRSEs reported by the patient. Secondary analyses assessed the impact of MRSEs on CPAP-usage and CPAP-non-adherence depending on the gender.
resultsA total of 1484 patients treated for a median duration of 4.4 years (IQ
conclusionIn real-life patients treated with long-term CPAP, there are gender differences in patient reported MRSEs. In the context of personalized medicine, these results suggest that the design of future masks should consider these gender differences if masks specifically for women are developed. However, only dry mouth, a side effect not related to mask design, impacts CPAP-usage and non-adherence.
trial registrationINTERFACEVENT IS REGISTERED WITH CLINICALTRIALS.GOV (NCT03013283).FIRST REGISTRATION DATE IS 2016-12-23.
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