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Evaluation of Software Enhancements to the Respironics BiPAP Auto Servo Ventilation (AutoSV) Device

An interventional study of Respironics BiPAP autoSV2 and Respironics BiPAP autoSV3 in Sleep Disordered Breathing and Sleep Apnea, Central, sponsored by Philips Respironics. Completed at 5 sites in United States. Open to participants aged 21 Years to 80 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2019-01-29.

Sponsored by Philips Respironics · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
44
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
21 Years to 80 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

This study is being undertaken to collect data from Respironics Inc's BiPAP Auto Servo Ventilation 3 (autoSV3) and compare with data from Respironics, Inc's BiPAP autoSV2, to confirm that the algorithms in the BiPAP autoSV3 device can safely and effectively treat participants experiencing Complex Sleep Apneas (Comp SAS) no worse than its predecessor, the BiPAP auto Servo ventilation 2 (autoSV2) device. This will be determined using a comparative, randomized design with the participants blinded to the therapy. Additionally, attempts will be made to blind the central scorer(s) with respect to which device is in use.

Read the detailed description

This study was conducted to evaluate the therapeutic performance of a new auto Servo Ventilation device (Philips Respironics autoSV Advanced) for the treatment of complex central sleep apnea (CompSA). The features of autoSV Advanced include an automatic expiratory pressure (EPAP) adjustment, an advanced algorithm for distinguishing open versus obstructed airway apnea, a modified auto backup rate which is proportional to subject's baseline breathing rate, and a variable inspiratory support. Our primary aim was to compare the performance of the advanced servo-ventilator (BiPAP autoSV Advanced) with conventional servo-ventilator (BiPAP autoSV) in treating central sleep apnea (CSA).

Study Design: A prospective, multicenter, randomized, controlled trial.

Setting: Five sleep laboratories in the United States.

Participants: Thirty-seven participants were included.

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Conditions studied

  • Sleep Disordered Breathing
  • Sleep Apnea, Central
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In context

Sleep Apnea Syndromes

2,162 studies on the registry are indexed under Sleep Apnea Syndromes; 290 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 44 is below the median of 53 across 1,386 interventional studies indexed under Sleep Apnea Syndromes.

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Lead sponsor

Philips Respironics is the lead sponsor of 40 studies on the registry; none are open to participants now.

Of its 14 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 14 (100%) have results posted.

Counted across the registry records on this site, refreshed daily.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
21 Years to 80 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

Pre-Study Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age 21-80
  • Ability to provide consent
  • Documentation of medical stability by investigator

Enrollment Inclusion Criteria:

  • Participants who, during the ambulatory polysomnography (PSG) study (Stardust), or in lab Diagnostic PSG demonstrated an Apnea Hypopnea Index (AHI) ≥10 or Central Apnea Index (CAI) ≥5

or

  • Participants who previously demonstrated Central sleep Apnea (CSA), with a CAI≥5 on Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) titration.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

    • Participants who are acutely ill, medically complicated or who are medically unstable.

      • Pregnancy (will confirm absence of pregnancy with a urine or serum pregnancy test in women of child bearing potential).
      • Participants in whom PAP therapy is otherwise medically contraindicated.
      • Participants who are unwilling to wear CPAP
      • Participants who are currently prescribed nocturnal oxygen use and are unable to forego oxygen during study nights.
      • Participants with previously diagnosed respiratory failure or respiratory insufficiency and who are known to have chronically elevated arterial carbon dioxide levels while awake (PaCO2 ≥ 45mmHg).
      • Participants who have had surgery of the upper airway, nose, sinus, or middle ear within the previous 90 days.
      • Participants with untreated, non- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)/CSA sleep disorders, including but not limited to; insomnia, periodic limb movement syndrome, or restless legs syndrome (PLM Arousal Index > 15).
      • Participants who are unwilling to participate in the study.
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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Crossover assignment
Masking
Single (Participant)
Enrollment
44 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Active comparator
    Respironics BiPAP autoSV2, Then Respironics BiPAP autoSV3

    Participants will be randomized to receive Respironics BiPAP autoSV2 first and Respironics BiPAP autoSV3 second.

    Device: Respironics BiPAP autoSV2 · Device: Respironics BiPAP autoSV3

  • Experimental
    Respironics BiPAP autoSV3, then Respironics BiPAP autoSV2

    Participants will be randomized to receive Respironics BiPAP autoSV3 first and Respironics BiPAP autoSV2.

    Device: Respironics BiPAP autoSV2 · Device: Respironics BiPAP autoSV3

Interventions

  • DeviceRespironics BiPAP autoSV2

    Respironics BiPAP autoSV2 is an Auto Servo Ventilation Device. This will be used on a randomized night.

  • DeviceRespironics BiPAP autoSV3

    Respironics BiPAP autoSV3 is an Auto Servo Ventilation Device. This will be used on a randomized night.

    Also known as: Respironics BiPAP autoSV3 advanced

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Apnea Hypopnea Index

    The number of apneas and hypopneas per hour of sleep. Apneas are the cessation of airflow at the nostrils and mouth for at least 10 seconds as determined using nasal-oral thermistor or device flow. Hypopneas is shallow breathing in which the air flow in and out of the airway is significantly reduced as detected by nasal pressure or device flow - often associated with oxygen desaturation of 4% or EEG arousal. A central sleep scorer was utilized to review of the overnight PSGs and count the number of apneas and hyopneas per hour. The index is the average number for apneas+hyopneas per hour.

    Time frame: 2 nights

Secondary outcomes

  1. Apnea Hypopnea Index- REM and NREM

    The number of apneas and hypopneas per hour of sleep while in REM (rapid eye movement) and in NREM (non-rapid eye movement) A central sleep scorer was utilized to review of the overnight PSGs and count the number of apneas and hyopneas per hour while in REM vs. NREM.

    Time frame: 2 nights

  2. Central Apnea Index

    The number of central apneas divided by the number of hours of sleep. Central apneas are the cessation of airflow at the nostrils and mouth for at least 10 seconds that is associated with the absence of inspiratory effort. A central sleep scorer was utilized to review of the overnight PSGs and count the number of central apneas per hour.

    Time frame: 2 nights

  3. Obstructive Apnea Index

    Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common type of sleep apnea and is caused by complete or partial obstructions of the upper airway. A central sleep scorer was utilized to review of the overnight PSGs and count the number of obstructive apneas per hour.

    Time frame: 2 nights

  4. Mixed Apnea Index

    Mixed sleep apnea is a combination of both obstructive and central sleep apnea symptoms A central sleep scorer was utilized to review of the overnight PSGs and count the number of mixed apneas per hour.

    Time frame: 2 nights

  5. Hypopnea Index

    Hypopneas are characterized by shallow breathing in which the air flow in and out of the airway is significantly reduced as detected by nasal pressure or device flow - often associated with oxygen desaturation of 4% or EEG arousal. A central sleep scorer was utilized to review of the overnight PSGs and count the number of hyopneas per hour.

    Time frame: 2 nights

  6. Sleep Onset Latency

    Sleep onset latency is the length of time that it takes to accomplish the transition from full wakefulness to sleep, normally to the lightest of the non-REM sleep stages. This found by reviewing the number of minutes in the PSG it took from lights off until the lightest non-REM sleep.

    Time frame: 2 nights

  7. Rapid Eye Movement (REM) Onset Latency

    Rapid eye movement latency is the time from the sleep onset to the first epoch of REM sleep; therefore, it depends on the patient's sleep latency.

    Time frame: 2 nights

  8. Wake After Sleep Onset

    Wake after sleep onset refers to periods of wakefulness occurring after defined sleep onset. This was calculated by adding the total number of minutes the participant was awake after sleep onset.

    Time frame: 2 nights

  9. Total Sleep Time

    Total sleep time is the total time the participant was asleep after sleep onset. This is calculated by adding the total number of minutes the participant was asleep during the night after sleep onset.

    Time frame: 2 nights

  10. Sleep Efficiency

    Sleep efficiency is a measure of how much a participant slept over the night. This is calculated by comparing the total sleep time and the total recording time \* 100.

    Time frame: 2 nights

  11. Stages N1,N2,N3 (NREM), and REM (R) Sleep (in Minutes)REM, NREM and Total Sleep Time.

    These measures are the amount of time patients spent in each stage of sleep in minutes.

    Time frame: 2 nights

  12. Wake (W), Stages N1,N2,N3 (NREM), and REM (R) Sleep (% TST)

    Time frame: 2 nights

  13. Arousal Index [Total, Apnea Hypopnea (AH)-Related, Periodic Limb Movement (PLM)-Related, 'Spontaneous']

    The number of arousals and awakenings is registered in the study, and reported as a total number and as a frequency per hour of sleep, which is referred to as an index. The higher the arousal index, the more tired you are likely to feel, though people vary in their tolerance of sleep disruptions.

    Time frame: 2 nights

  14. Nocturnal Oxygenation (Measured by Continuous Pulse Oximetry During Sleep Study)

    Measure of oxygen saturation as measured by a pulse oximetry over the course of the night.

    Time frame: 2 nights

  15. Apnea Hypopnea Index (REM, NREM and TST) Using Modified Hypopnea Rule.

    This is the measure of the Apnea Hypopnea Index as measured by using a modified hypopnea rule. The modified hypopnea rule is a scoring change when AHI changes due to central vs obstructive apneas.

    Time frame: 2 nights

  16. Apnea Hypopnea Index(REM, NREM and TST) During Epochs for Which Leak is Determined to Exist Within Acceptable Limits.

    The AHI during epochs for which leak is determined to exist within acceptable limits occurs is the same calculation during AHI is normally calculated just in a 30 second (epoch) time period.

    Time frame: 2 nights

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Results

Posted Jan 29, 2019
Limitations and caveats
Not all of the secondary analysis was completed as this study also captured engineering data which is not part of standard PSG scoring.

Participant flow

Participants were recruited from the investigators' sleep labs.

Screening Phase With Diagnostic PSG
Participant flow — Screening Phase With Diagnostic PSG
MilestoneScreening PhaseBiPap Auto SV2 Device First, BiPap Auto SV3 Device SecondBiPap Auto SV3 Device First, BiPap AutoSV2 Device Second
Started4400
Completed3700
Not completed700
Withdrew: Screen failure700
Treatment Period
Participant flow — Treatment Period
MilestoneScreening PhaseBiPap Auto SV2 Device First, BiPap Auto SV3 Device SecondBiPap Auto SV3 Device First, BiPap AutoSV2 Device Second
Started02017
Completed02017
Not completed000

Outcome measures

PrimaryApnea Hypopnea Index

The number of apneas and hypopneas per hour of sleep. Apneas are the cessation of airflow at the nostrils and mouth for at least 10 seconds as determined using nasal-oral thermistor or device flow. Hypopneas is shallow breathing in which the air flow in and out of the airway is significantly reduced as detected by nasal pressure or device flow - often associated with oxygen desaturation of 4% or EEG arousal. A central sleep scorer was utilized to review of the overnight PSGs and count the number of apneas and hyopneas per hour. The index is the average number for apneas+hyopneas per hour.

Time frame:
2 nights
Reported as:
Mean · events/hour
Apnea Hypopnea Index
events/hourRespironics BiPAP autoSV2Respironics BiPAP autoSV3
Apnea Hypopnea Index10.44 ± 10.36.06 ± 5.81
Statistical analysis
  • Respironics BiPAP autoSV2 vs Respironics BiPAP autoSV3 · Wilcoxon Signed Rank test · p = 0.0054 · Mean difference (final values): 3.98 · 95% CI 1.44 to 6.51
SecondaryApnea Hypopnea Index- REM and NREM

The number of apneas and hypopneas per hour of sleep while in REM (rapid eye movement) and in NREM (non-rapid eye movement) A central sleep scorer was utilized to review of the overnight PSGs and count the number of apneas and hyopneas per hour while in REM vs. NREM.

Time frame:
2 nights
Reported as:
Mean · events/hour
Apnea Hypopnea Index- REM and NREM
events/hourRespironics BiPAP autoSV2Respironics BiPAP autoSV3
Apnea Hypopnea Index- REM3.27 ± 6.152.09 ± 3.74
Apnea Hypopnea Index- NREM6.84 ± 6.5211.74 ± 11.70
SecondaryCentral Apnea Index

The number of central apneas divided by the number of hours of sleep. Central apneas are the cessation of airflow at the nostrils and mouth for at least 10 seconds that is associated with the absence of inspiratory effort. A central sleep scorer was utilized to review of the overnight PSGs and count the number of central apneas per hour.

Time frame:
2 nights
Reported as:
Mean · events/hour
Central Apnea Index
events/hourRespironics BiPAP autoSV2Respironics BiPAP autoSV3
Central Apnea Index2.82 ± 3.720.56 ± .71
SecondaryObstructive Apnea Index

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common type of sleep apnea and is caused by complete or partial obstructions of the upper airway. A central sleep scorer was utilized to review of the overnight PSGs and count the number of obstructive apneas per hour.

Time frame:
2 nights
Reported as:
Mean · events/hour
Obstructive Apnea Index
events/hourRespironics BiPAP autoSV2Respironics BiPAP autoSV3
Obstructive Apnea Index2.04 ± 2.351.14 ± 1.59
SecondaryMixed Apnea Index

Mixed sleep apnea is a combination of both obstructive and central sleep apnea symptoms A central sleep scorer was utilized to review of the overnight PSGs and count the number of mixed apneas per hour.

Time frame:
2 nights
Reported as:
Mean · events/hour
Mixed Apnea Index
events/hourRespironics BiPAP autoSV2Respironics BiPAP autoSV3
Mixed Apnea Index0.44 ± .690.20 ± 0.37
SecondaryHypopnea Index

Hypopneas are characterized by shallow breathing in which the air flow in and out of the airway is significantly reduced as detected by nasal pressure or device flow - often associated with oxygen desaturation of 4% or EEG arousal. A central sleep scorer was utilized to review of the overnight PSGs and count the number of hyopneas per hour.

Time frame:
2 nights
Reported as:
Mean · events/hour
Hypopnea Index
events/hourRespironics BiPAP autoSV2Respironics BiPAP autoSV3
Hypopnea Index5.11 ± 6.224.16 ± 4.97
SecondarySleep Onset Latency

Sleep onset latency is the length of time that it takes to accomplish the transition from full wakefulness to sleep, normally to the lightest of the non-REM sleep stages. This found by reviewing the number of minutes in the PSG it took from lights off until the lightest non-REM sleep.

Time frame:
2 nights
Reported as:
Mean · minutes
Sleep Onset Latency
minutesRespironics BiPAP autoSV2Respironics BiPAP autoSV3
Sleep Onset Latency18.91 ± 18.5320.91 ± 16.76
SecondaryRapid Eye Movement (REM) Onset Latency

Rapid eye movement latency is the time from the sleep onset to the first epoch of REM sleep; therefore, it depends on the patient's sleep latency.

Time frame:
2 nights

No measurements were reported for this outcome.

SecondaryWake After Sleep Onset

Wake after sleep onset refers to periods of wakefulness occurring after defined sleep onset. This was calculated by adding the total number of minutes the participant was awake after sleep onset.

Time frame:
2 nights
Reported as:
Mean · minutes
Wake After Sleep Onset
minutesRespironics BiPAP autoSV2Respironics BiPAP autoSV3
Wake After Sleep Onset88.67 ± 52.3393.47 ± 58
SecondaryTotal Sleep Time

Total sleep time is the total time the participant was asleep after sleep onset. This is calculated by adding the total number of minutes the participant was asleep during the night after sleep onset.

Time frame:
2 nights
Reported as:
Mean · minutes
Total Sleep Time
minutesRespironics BiPAP autoSV2Respironics BiPAP autoSV3
Total Sleep Time361.23 ± 72.55370.59 ± 61.19
SecondarySleep Efficiency

Sleep efficiency is a measure of how much a participant slept over the night. This is calculated by comparing the total sleep time and the total recording time \* 100.

Time frame:
2 nights
Reported as:
Mean · percentage efficiency
Sleep Efficiency
percentage efficiencyRespironics BiPAP autoSV2Respironics BiPAP autoSV3
Sleep Efficiency76.84 ± 13.3976.46 ± 11.93
SecondaryStages N1,N2,N3 (NREM), and REM (R) Sleep (in Minutes)REM, NREM and Total Sleep Time.

These measures are the amount of time patients spent in each stage of sleep in minutes.

Time frame:
2 nights
Reported as:
Mean · minutes
Stages N1,N2,N3 (NREM), and REM (R) Sleep (in Minutes)REM, NREM and Total Sleep Time.
minutesRespironics BiPAP autoSV2Respironics BiPAP autoSV3
Stage 116.72 ± 11.7916.02 ± 9.19
Stage 254.54 ± 11.6255.06 ± 11.99
Stage 313.25 ± 9.8111.75 ± 10.29
REM15.5 ± 6.3517.18 ± 7.43
TST361.23 ± 72.55370.59 ± 61.19
SecondaryWake (W), Stages N1,N2,N3 (NREM), and REM (R) Sleep (% TST)
Time frame:
2 nights
Reported as:
Mean · minutes
Wake (W), Stages N1,N2,N3 (NREM), and REM (R) Sleep (% TST)
minutesRespironics BiPAP autoSV2Respironics BiPAP autoSV3
Stage 116.72 ± 11.7916.02 ± 9.19
Stage 254.54 ± 11.6255.06 ± 11.99
Stage 3 & 413.25 ± 9.8111.75 ± 10.29
REM15.50 ± 6.3517.18 ± 7.43
SecondaryArousal Index [Total, Apnea Hypopnea (AH)-Related, Periodic Limb Movement (PLM)-Related, 'Spontaneous']

The number of arousals and awakenings is registered in the study, and reported as a total number and as a frequency per hour of sleep, which is referred to as an index. The higher the arousal index, the more tired you are likely to feel, though people vary in their tolerance of sleep disruptions.

Time frame:
2 nights
Reported as:
Mean · events per hour
Arousal Index [Total, Apnea Hypopnea (AH)-Related, Periodic Limb Movement (PLM)-Related, 'Spontaneous']
events per hourRespironics BiPAP autoSV2Respironics BiPAP autoSV3
Arousal Index [Total, Apnea Hypopnea (AH)-Related, Periodic Limb Movement (PLM)-Related, 'Spontaneous']26.04 ± 11.1123.58 ± 10.59
SecondaryNocturnal Oxygenation (Measured by Continuous Pulse Oximetry During Sleep Study)

Measure of oxygen saturation as measured by a pulse oximetry over the course of the night.

Time frame:
2 nights
Reported as:
Mean · percentage of oxygen saturation
Nocturnal Oxygenation (Measured by Continuous Pulse Oximetry During Sleep Study)
percentage of oxygen saturationTreatment Group 1Treatment Group 2
Baseline Nocturnal oxygenation (%)95.78 ± 1.1895.7 ± 1.43
Lowest Nocturnal oxygenation (%)86.54 ± 8.7487.84 ± 4.60
SecondaryApnea Hypopnea Index (REM, NREM and TST) Using Modified Hypopnea Rule.

This is the measure of the Apnea Hypopnea Index as measured by using a modified hypopnea rule. The modified hypopnea rule is a scoring change when AHI changes due to central vs obstructive apneas.

Time frame:
2 nights

No measurements were reported for this outcome.

SecondaryApnea Hypopnea Index(REM, NREM and TST) During Epochs for Which Leak is Determined to Exist Within Acceptable Limits.

The AHI during epochs for which leak is determined to exist within acceptable limits occurs is the same calculation during AHI is normally calculated just in a 30 second (epoch) time period.

Time frame:
2 nights

No measurements were reported for this outcome.

Adverse events

Collected over 3 weeks. Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Treatment Group 1—0/37 (0%)0/37 (0%)
Treatment Group 2—0/37 (0%)0/37 (0%)

Baseline characteristics

All participants who met inclusion/exclusion criteria were included in the baseline analysis.

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)All Study Participants
Mean53.2 ± 13.9
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)All Study Participants
Female5
Male32
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)(Participants)All Study Participants
Hispanic or Latino1
Not Hispanic or Latino36
Unknown or Not Reported0
Race (NIH/OMB)
Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants)All Study Participants
American Indian or Alaska Native0
Asian0
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander0
Black or African American4
White32
More than one race0
Unknown or Not Reported1
Region of Enrollment
Region of Enrollment(participants)All Study Participants
United States37
Body Mass Index
Body Mass Index(kg/m^2)All Study Participants
Mean31 ± 6
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Study locations

5 sites
  • University of Arizona
    Tucson, Arizona 85724, United States
  • Arkansas Center for Sleep Medicine
    Little Rock, Arkansas 72205, United States
  • Mark G. Goetting
    Portage, Michigan 49024, United States
  • Ohio State University
    Columbus, Ohio 43210, United States
  • Sleepcare Diagnostics
    Mason, Ohio 45040, United States
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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT00720213
Lead sponsor
Philips Respironics
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Jul 22, 2008
Start date
Aug 2008
Primary completion
Jul 2009
Completion
Jul 2009
Results posted
Jan 29, 2019
Last update
Jan 29, 2019

Study contacts

Jamie Goodwin
principal investigator · University of Arizona
Shahrokh Javaheri, MD
principal investigator · Sleepcare Diagnostics
Rami Khayat, MD
principal investigator · Ohio State Univercity
Mark Goetting, MD
principal investigator · Sleep Health
Paul Wylie, MD
principal investigator · Arkansas Center for Sleep Medicine

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
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