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MN4000 for Treatment of CF and MND Patients in the Home Setting

An interventional study of MN 4000 in Cystic Fibrosis, Motor Neuron Disease and Airway Clearance Impairment, sponsored by Hill-Rom. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-08-07.

Sponsored by Hill-Rom (part of Baxter Healthcare Corporation) · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment

From the registry’s dates

  • Registered 1 year 9 months after the study started (first participant enrolled Mar 2017, registered Dec 2018).
Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
10
Allocation
Not applicable
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

The study was a non-randomized open label pilot study. It was an observational design conducted at one (1) site in the US. All enrolled subjects received treatment with the MN4000.

This pilot study evaluated subject satisfaction with the therapy and adherence to the therapy during the 90-day treatment period, and also collected clinical outcome data. Outcomes were assessed before, during and after the MN4000 treatment period.

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The study was a non-randomized open label pilot study. It was an observational design conducted at one (1) site in the US. All enrolled subjects received treatment with the MN4000.

This pilot study evaluated subject satisfaction with the therapy and adherence to the therapy during the 90-day treatment period, and also collected clinical outcome data. Outcomes were assessed before, during and after the MN4000 treatment period. The study did not include a control group. This pilot study was designed to provide initial information that could inform decisions for future larger-scale studies.

Ten (10) patients total were enrolled from CF and NMD clinics. Eligible subjects were adult patients who were able to perform MN4000 therapy using a mouthpiece and who met all inclusion and none of the exclusion criteria.

All patients received therapy with the MN4000 following the labeled instructions for the device.

The MN4000 is an airway clearance and lung expansion therapy device that has been cleared to market by the FDA as The MetaNeb® System for Homecare environment, for clearance of pulmonary secretions and for treatment or prevention of pulmonary atelectasis. It is a Class II device, cleared to market on March 17, 2016 under premarket notification 510(k) K151689 as The MetaNeb® 4 System with application for homecare environment. It is commercially marketed as the MN4000. The device consists of a pneumatic compressor and an air pulse generator that delivers CHFO and CPEP to;

  1. facilitate clearance of mucous from the lungs;
  2. provide lung expansion therapy and;
  3. enhance delivery of aerosol therapy.

This "triple" mode device can provide aerosol therapy while alternating between CPEP for lung expansion and CHFO for airway clearance. Supplemental oxygen therapy may also be delivered when used with compressed oxygen.

The MN4000 has three therapy modes:

  • CHFO (Continuous High Frequency Oscillation) - delivers aerosol therapy while providing oscillating pressure pulses to the airway
  • CPEP (Continuous Positive Expiratory Pressure) - delivers aerosol therapy while providing continuous positive pressure to help hold open and expand the airways
  • Aerosol - for delivery of aerosol only. In this mode, CHFO and CPEP are not available

After assessing baseline status, therapy with the MN4000 was introduced and incorporated into the daily home respiratory care treatment regimen for all patients.

Other airway clearance and/or lung expansion therapies were not to be performed during the three-month study period. The treatment regimen for other respiratory care modalities (e.g. aerosolized medications) was that which was prescribed by the patient's health care team in the routine standard care of each patient.

During the three-month follow-up period, adherence to the daily prescribed therapy regimen was assessed. Subjects/caregivers were asked to provide adherence information for each day during the 90-day study period.

Documentation of efficacy and safety Variables was completed by study staff at the time of occurrence, from review of the patient's medical records and from scores and rankings for questionnaires.

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Conditions studied

  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Motor Neuron Disease
  • Airway Clearance Impairment

Keywords

  • Airway Clearance
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Motor Neuron Disease
  • Home care
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In context

Cystic Fibrosis

1,605 studies on the registry are indexed under Cystic Fibrosis; 196 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 10 is below the median of 36 across 1,051 interventional studies indexed under Cystic Fibrosis.

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Lead sponsor

Hill-Rom is the lead sponsor of 25 studies on the registry; none are open to participants now.

First submitted before Hill-Rom became part of Baxter Healthcare Corporation.

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

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

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Inclusion criteria

  • Documented diagnosis of CF or MND
  • Age ≥ 18 years
  • Signed informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Requirement for continuous mechanical ventilation
  • Anticipated requirement for hospitalization within the next three months
  • History of pneumothorax within past 6 months
  • History of hemoptysis requiring embolization within past 12 months
  • Inability to perform MN4000 therapy using a mouthpiece (e.g. inability to create adequate mouth seal)
  • Inability to perform MN4000 therapy as directed
  • Inability or unwillingness to complete study visits or provide follow-up data as required by the study protocol
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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
10 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Home based airway clearance with Metaneb

    Patients with CF and MND who required regular home airway clearance therapy were enrolled to use the Metaneb device in the home setting. The MN4000 is an airway clearance and lung expansion therapy device that has been cleared to market by the FDA as The MetaNeb® System for Homecare environment, for clearance of pulmonary secretions and for treatment or prevention of pulmonary atelectasis. It is a Class II device, cleared to market on March 17, 2016 under premarket notification 510(k) K151689 as The MetaNeb® 4 System with application for homecare environment.

    Device: MN 4000

Interventions

  • DeviceMN 4000

    Patients who required regular home airway clearance therapy were enrolled in the study and were prescribed therapy with the MN4000. Adherence to the prescribed therapy regimen and patient/caregiver satisfaction with the therapy was assessed. Pulmonary function, was assessed for each subject at baseline, after 1 month and after 3 months of home therapy. Results from the therapy period was compared to the baseline period, during which the subject received their regular airway clearance regimen. Airway Clearance Satisfaction surveys were conducted at baseline, after 1 month, and after 3 months of therapy. Results from the MN4000 therapy period were compared to the baseline period, during which the subject received their regular regimen

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Patient / Caregiver Satisfaction Scores

    The primary efficacy variable was patient and/or caregiver satisfaction with therapy, as evaluated using a Therapy Use Rating Questionnaire. The questionnaire was used to assess change in satisfaction or effectiveness on a variety of parameters. The satisfaction score was completed by the patient, if possible. Some of the patients in this study had Motor Neuron Disease. This disease can compromise the ability of the patient to interact and to respond to questions. In situations where patients could not respond, caregivers were asked to respond on their behalf.

    Time frame: 90 days

  2. Patient / Caregiver Satisfaction Scores

    The Therapy Use Rating Questionnaire is an assessment of patient/caregiver satisfaction with the therapy and their subjective assessment of the benefit of the therapy. The questionnaire was used to assess change in satisfaction or effectiveness on a variety of parameters. The satisfaction score was completed by the patient, if possible. Some of the patients in this study had Motor Neuron Disease This disease can compromise the ability of the patient to interact and to respond to questions. In situations where patients could not respond, caregivers were asked to respond on their behalf.

    Time frame: 90 days

Secondary outcomes

  1. Mean Percentage Adherence to Prescribed Treatment Regimen

    Adherence to the treatment regimen was calculated for each patient (number of minutes of therapy performed / number of minutes of therapy prescribed). The adherence percentage calculated for each study subject was then used to calculate the of Mean adherence to prescribed treatment regimen for the group or groups.

    Time frame: 90 days

  2. ALS-Functional Rating Scale (ALS-FRS)

    MND patients only. The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale (ALSFRS) is an instrument for evaluating the functional status of patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. It can be used to monitor functional change in a patient over time. It contains 10 distinct measures: * Speech * Salivation * Swallowing * Handwriting * Cutting food and handling utensils (with or without gastrostomy) * Dressing and hygiene * Turning in bed and adjusting bed clothes * Walking * Breathing * Climbing stairs These 10 parameters are scored on a scale of 0-4, based on the patients' ability to perform tasks. The minimum score is 0 and maximum 40.The higher the score the more function is retained.

    Time frame: 90 days

  3. Cystic Fibrosis Questionnaire - Revised (CFQ-R)

    CF patients only. The Cystic Fibrosis Questionnaire (CFQ) is a disease-specific instrument that measures health-related quality of life (HRQoL) for adolescents and adults with cystic fibrosis (CF) \> or = 14 years, consisting of 44 items on 12 generic and disease-specific scales. It offers 5 distinct 4-point Likert scales (e.g., always/often/ sometime/never). Scores for each HRQoL domain; after recoding, each item is summed to generate a domain score and standardized. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better health.

    Time frame: 90 days

  4. Number of Participants With Exacerbation of Pulmonary Disease

    Hospitalization and/or antibiotics for respiratory infection or complication. Exacerbations of pulmonary disease were defined as respiratory infections that resulted in the requirement for hospitalization and/or antibiotics to treat the respiratory infection or complication. Hospitalizations that are part of routine care (e.g. hospital admissions for annual "tune-up") or antibiotics that are part of the regular treatment regimen were not documented as exacerbations. Occurrence of exacerbation related hospitalization OR the necessity of a prescription for antibiotics qualify as worsening disease.

    Time frame: 90 days

  5. FEV1 (Actual)

    FEV1 is the actual volume measured in liters. Forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1): The forced expiratory volume-one second is the total volume of air a patient exhales in the first second during maximal effort. Normal range is \>80%. The patient takes a full breath in and exhale as hard and fast as they can. FEV1 refers to the volume of air that an individual can exhale during a forced breath in the first 1 second. Decreasing percentage is associated with worsening / severe disease

    Time frame: 90 days

  6. FEV1 (% Predicted)

    FEV1 Percent Predicted (FEV1 % Predicted) is the actual volume exhaled in the first 1 second, divided by the "Normal" value for that actual value for a person of that age, gender, height and weight. A nomogram based on population norms provides a series of "Normal Values." FEV1: The forced expiratory volume-one second is the total volume of air a patient exhales in the first second during maximal effort. Normal range is \>80%. Decreasing percentage is associated with worsening / severe disease

    Time frame: 90 days

  7. FVC (Actual)

    FVC is the actual volume measured in liters. The functional vital capacity (FVC) is the total volume of air a patient exhales for the total duration of the test during maximal effort. Normal range is \>80%. Decreasing percentage is associated with worsening / severe disease. FVC was only done in CF subjects because performance of the test requires intact respiratory muscle function. CF patients have intact respiratory muscle function and can therefore perform this maneuver. Patients with Motor Neuron Disease suffer from progressive weakness of all muscles including the respiratory muscles. The test results for FVC are affected muscle weakness and are therefore not a valid representation of their pulmonary function.

    Time frame: 90 days

  8. FVC (% Predicted)

    FVC Percent Predicted (FVC % Predicted) is the actual volume exhaled in the first 1 second, divided by the "Normal" value for that actual value for a person of that age, gender, height and weight. A nomogram based on population norms provides a series of "Normal Values." The functional vital capacity is the total volume of air a patient exhales for the total duration of the test during maximal effort. Normal range is \>80%. Decreasing percentage is associated with worsening / severe disease. FVC was only done in CF subjects because performance of the test requires intact respiratory muscle function. CF patients have intact respiratory muscle function and can therefore perform this maneuver. Patients with Motor Neuron Disease suffer from progressive weakness of all muscles including the respiratory muscles. The test results for FVC are affected muscle weakness and are therefore not a valid representation of their pulmonary function.

    Time frame: 90 days

  9. FEV1/FVC Ratio

    The proportion of the FVC expired in one second Results are given in both actual values (litres, litres per second) and %predicted-the test result as a percent of the "predicted values" for the patients of similar characteristics. Results over 80% are considered normal. Patients with Motor Neuron Disease suffer from progressive weakness of all muscles including the respiratory muscles. The test results for FVC are affected muscle weakness and are therefore not a valid representation of their pulmonary function.

    Time frame: 90 days

  10. SVC (Actual)

    Slow Vital Capacity (SVC) is the actual volume measured in liters. Slow Vital Capacity displays the volume of gas measured on a complete expiration after a maximal inspiration without forced or rapid effort. Useful measurement when FVC is reduced, and airway obstruction is present. Educed SVC is associated with worsening respiratory disease. Slow Vital Capacity provides the same measure as FVC - i.e. "Vital Capacity." It does not, however, require a "Forced expiratory maneuver (it requires a slow inspiration and slow expiration) and therefore is easier to achieve a valid result in patients with Motor Neuron Disease who suffer from progressive weakness of all muscles including the respiratory muscles.

    Time frame: 90 days

  11. SVC (% Predicted)

    SVC Percent Predicted (SVC % Predicted) is the actual volume exhaled in the first 1 second, divided by the "Normal" value for that actual value for a person of that age, gender, height and weight. A nomogram based on population norms provides a series of "Normal Values." Slow Vital Capacity displays the volume of gas measured on a complete expiration after a maximal inspiration without forced or rapid effort. Useful measurement when FVC is reduced and airway obstruction is present. Educed SVC is associated with worsening respiratory disease. Slow Vital Capacity provides the same measure as FVC - i.e. "Vital Capacity." It does not, however, require a "Forced expiratory maneuver (it requires a slow inspiration and slow expiration) and therefore is easier to achieve a valid result in patients with Motor Neuron Disease who suffer from progressive weakness of all muscles including the respiratory muscles.

    Time frame: 90 days

  12. SpO2

    Standard pulmonary function measures (FEV1, FVC, and FEV1/FVC) are commonly followed in the clinical care of patients with CF. Standard pulmonary function measures (SVC, SpO2, MIP, and Peak Cough Flow) are commonly followed in the clinical care of patients with MND. SpO2 stands for peripheral capillary oxygen saturation, an estimate of the amount of oxygen in the blood. Low SpO2 is associated with worsening respiratory function.

    Time frame: 90 days

  13. Maximal Inspiratory Pressure (MIP)

    Standard pulmonary function measures (FEV1, FVC, and FEV1/FVC) are commonly followed in the clinical care of patients with CF. Standard pulmonary function measures (SVC, SpO2, MIP, and Peak Cough Flow) are commonly followed in the clinical care of patients with MND. Maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) is a measure of the strength of inspiratory muscles, primarily the diaphragm, and allows for the assessment of ventilatory failure, restrictive lung disease and respiratory muscle strength. Reduction in MIP is asociated with worsening neuromuscular status and poor ability to cough.

    Time frame: 90 days

  14. PCF

    Standard pulmonary function measures (FEV1, FVC, and FEV1/FVC) are commonly followed in the clinical care of patients with CF. Standard pulmonary function measures (SVC, SpO2, MIP, and PCF) are commonly followed in the clinical care of patients with MND. The Peak Cough Flow (PCF) is the maximum air flow generated during a cough. Decreasing air flow generated is associated with weakening neuromuscular status and associated poor cough impulse

    Time frame: 90 days

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Results

Posted Aug 7, 2024

Participant flow

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneHome Based Airway Clearance With Metaneb
Started10
Completed10
Not completed0

Outcome measures

PrimaryPatient / Caregiver Satisfaction Scores

The primary efficacy variable was patient and/or caregiver satisfaction with therapy, as evaluated using a Therapy Use Rating Questionnaire. The questionnaire was used to assess change in satisfaction or effectiveness on a variety of parameters. The satisfaction score was completed by the patient, if possible. Some of the patients in this study had Motor Neuron Disease. This disease can compromise the ability of the patient to interact and to respond to questions. In situations where patients could not respond, caregivers were asked to respond on their behalf.

Time frame:
90 days
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Patient / Caregiver Satisfaction Scores
ParticipantsHome Based Airway Clearance With Metaneb in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis.Home Based Airway Clearance With Metaneb in Patients With Motor Neuron Disease.
Difficulty of Use (Day 30) — Improved00
Difficulty of Use (Day 30) — Same44
Difficulty of Use (Day 30) — Worsened11
Difficulty of Use (Day 30) — Missing00
Missed Treatment (Day 30) — Improved22
Missed Treatment (Day 30) — Same22
Missed Treatment (Day 30) — Worsened11
Missed Treatment (Day 30) — Missing00
Bring up sputum (Day 30) — Improved14
Bring up sputum (Day 30) — Same30
Bring up sputum (Day 30) — Worsened11
Bring up sputum (Day 30) — Missing00
Shortness of breath (Day 30) — Improved02
Shortness of breath (Day 30) — Same20
Shortness of breath (Day 30) — Worsened11
Shortness of breath (Day 30) — Missing22
Lungs stay healthy (Day 30) — Improved03
Lungs stay healthy (Day 30) — Same42
Lungs stay healthy (Day 30) — Worsened10
Lungs stay healthy (Day 30) — Missing00
Ability to perform tasks (Day 30) — Improved11
Ability to perform tasks (Day 30) — Same22
Ability to perform tasks (Day 30) — Worsened22
Ability to perform tasks (Day 30) — Missing00
Difficulty of Use (Day 90) — Improved01
Difficulty of Use (Day 90) — Same33
Difficulty of Use (Day 90) — Worsened21
Difficulty of Use (Day 90) — Missing00
Missed Treatment (Day 90) — Improved31
Missed Treatment (Day 90) — Same13
Missed Treatment (Day 90) — Worsened11
Missed Treatment (Day 90) — Missing00
Bring up sputum (Day 90) — Improved14
Bring up sputum (Day 90) — Same20
Bring up sputum (Day 90) — Worsened21
Bring up sputum (Day 90) — Missing00
Shortness of breath (Day 90) — Improved12
Shortness of breath (Day 90) — Same10
Shortness of breath (Day 90) — Worsened11
Shortness of breath (Day 90) — Missing22
Lungs stay healthy (Day 90) — Improved03
Lungs stay healthy (Day 90) — Same31
Lungs stay healthy (Day 90) — Worsened21
Lungs stay healthy (Day 90) — Missing00
Ability to perform tasks (Day 90) — Improved02
Ability to perform tasks (Day 90) — Same22
Ability to perform tasks (Day 90) — Worsened31
Ability to perform tasks (Day 90) — Missing00
PrimaryPatient / Caregiver Satisfaction Scores

The Therapy Use Rating Questionnaire is an assessment of patient/caregiver satisfaction with the therapy and their subjective assessment of the benefit of the therapy. The questionnaire was used to assess change in satisfaction or effectiveness on a variety of parameters. The satisfaction score was completed by the patient, if possible. Some of the patients in this study had Motor Neuron Disease This disease can compromise the ability of the patient to interact and to respond to questions. In situations where patients could not respond, caregivers were asked to respond on their behalf.

Time frame:
90 days
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Patient / Caregiver Satisfaction Scores
ParticipantsHome Based Airway Clearance With Metaneb in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis.Home Based Airway Clearance With Metaneb in Patients With Motor Neuron Disease.
Effective (Day 30) — Much less00
Effective (Day 30) — Less10
Effective (Day 30) — Same22
Effective (Day 30) — More12
Effective (Day 30) — Much More11
Easy to perform (Day 30) — Much less10
Easy to perform (Day 30) — Less12
Easy to perform (Day 30) — Same11
Easy to perform (Day 30) — More11
Easy to perform (Day 30) — Much More11
Like to continue MN4000 (Day 30) — Much less10
Like to continue MN4000 (Day 30) — Less00
Like to continue MN4000 (Day 30) — Same00
Like to continue MN4000 (Day 30) — More10
Like to continue MN4000 (Day 30) — Much More35
Effective (Day 90) — Much less00
Effective (Day 90) — Less11
Effective (Day 90) — Same30
Effective (Day 90) — More01
Effective (Day 90) — Much More13
Easy to perform (Day 90) — Much less21
Easy to perform (Day 90) — Less20
Easy to perform (Day 90) — Same01
Easy to perform (Day 90) — More11
Easy to perform (Day 90) — Much More02
Like to continue MN4000 (Day 90) — Much less11
Like to continue MN4000 (Day 90) — Less10
Like to continue MN4000 (Day 90) — Same00
Like to continue MN4000 (Day 90) — More10
Like to continue MN4000 (Day 90) — Much More24
SecondaryMean Percentage Adherence to Prescribed Treatment Regimen

Adherence to the treatment regimen was calculated for each patient (number of minutes of therapy performed / number of minutes of therapy prescribed). The adherence percentage calculated for each study subject was then used to calculate the of Mean adherence to prescribed treatment regimen for the group or groups.

Time frame:
90 days
Reported as:
Mean · Percentage of adherence to therapy
Mean Percentage Adherence to Prescribed Treatment Regimen
Percentage of adherence to therapyPatients With CF Who Required Home Based Airway Clearance With MetanebPatients With MND Who Required Home Based Airway Clearance With Metaneb
Mean Percentage Adherence to Prescribed Treatment Regimen97 (86 to 100)95 (89.7 to 99.5)
SecondaryALS-Functional Rating Scale (ALS-FRS)

MND patients only. The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale (ALSFRS) is an instrument for evaluating the functional status of patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. It can be used to monitor functional change in a patient over time. It contains 10 distinct measures: * Speech * Salivation * Swallowing * Handwriting * Cutting food and handling utensils (with or without gastrostomy) * Dressing and hygiene * Turning in bed and adjusting bed clothes * Walking * Breathing * Climbing stairs These 10 parameters are scored on a scale of 0-4, based on the patients' ability to perform tasks. The minimum score is 0 and maximum 40.The higher the score the more function is retained.

Time frame:
90 days
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
ALS-Functional Rating Scale (ALS-FRS)
score on a scaleHome Based Airway Clearance With Metaneb
Bulbar Sub-Score at Baseline10.8 ± 1.64
Bulbar Sub-Score after 30 days of therapy10.0 ± 3.39
Bulbar Sub-Score after 90 days of therapy10.4 ± 3.05
Respiratory Sub-score at baseline9.4 ± 1.52
Respiratory Sub-score after 30 days of therapy10.2 ± 1.10
Respiratory Sub-score after 90 days of therapy10.2 ± 1.10
Total Score at Baseline33.6 ± 6.84
Total Score after 30 days of therapy32.0 ± 5.29
Total Score after 90 days of therapy32.2 ± 5.07
SecondaryCystic Fibrosis Questionnaire - Revised (CFQ-R)

CF patients only. The Cystic Fibrosis Questionnaire (CFQ) is a disease-specific instrument that measures health-related quality of life (HRQoL) for adolescents and adults with cystic fibrosis (CF) \> or = 14 years, consisting of 44 items on 12 generic and disease-specific scales. It offers 5 distinct 4-point Likert scales (e.g., always/often/ sometime/never). Scores for each HRQoL domain; after recoding, each item is summed to generate a domain score and standardized. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better health.

Time frame:
90 days
Reported as:
Mean · Score on a scale
Cystic Fibrosis Questionnaire - Revised (CFQ-R)
Score on a scaleHome Based Airway Clearance With Metaneb
Physical domain at baseline83.3 ± 19.54
Physical domain after 30 days of therapy78.3 ± 20.28
Physical domain after 90 days of therapy80.0 ± 17.78
Role domain at baseline80.0 ± 7.45
Role domain after 30 days of therapy90.0 ± 6.97
Role domain after 90 days of therapy86.7 ± 11.18
Vitality domain at baseline75.0 ± 16.67
Vitality domain after 30 days of therapy73.3 ± 6.97
Vitality domain after 90 days of therapy68.3 ± 13.69
Emotion domain at baseline89.3 ± 7.60
Emotion domain after 30 days of therapy81.3 ± 8.69
Emotion domain after 90 days of therapy86.7 ± 10.54
Social domain at baseline77.8 ± 14.70
Social domain after 30 days of therapy77.8 ± 13.61
Social domain after 90 days of therapy71.1 ± 13.83
Body domain at baseline97.8 ± 4.97
Body domain after 30 days of therapy91.1 ± 14.49
Body domain after 90 days of therapy91.1 ± 9.30
Eat domain at baseline97.8 ± 4.97
Eat domain after 30 days of therapy100.0 ± 0.00
Eat domain after 90 days of therapy100.0 ± 0.00
Treat domain at baseline55.6 ± 11.11
Treat domain after 30 days of therapy48.9 ± 9.94
Treat domain after 90 days of therapy46.7 ± 9.30
Health domain at baseline71.1 ± 6.09
Health domain after 30 days of therapy71.1 ± 6.09
Health domain after 90 days of therapy73.3 ± 14.91
Weight domain at baseline73.3 ± 36.51
Weight domain after 30 days of therapy100.0 ± 0.00
Weight domain after 90 days of therapy100.0 ± 0.00
Respiratory domain at baseline61.1 ± 23.90
Respiratory domain after 30 days of therapy61.1 ± 19.64
Respiratory domain after 90 days of therapy62.2 ± 10.69
Digestion domain at baseline84.4 ± 23.04
Digestion domain after 30 days of therapy93.3 ± 9.94
Digestion domain after 90 days of therapy91.1 ± 4.97
SecondaryNumber of Participants With Exacerbation of Pulmonary Disease

Hospitalization and/or antibiotics for respiratory infection or complication. Exacerbations of pulmonary disease were defined as respiratory infections that resulted in the requirement for hospitalization and/or antibiotics to treat the respiratory infection or complication. Hospitalizations that are part of routine care (e.g. hospital admissions for annual "tune-up") or antibiotics that are part of the regular treatment regimen were not documented as exacerbations. Occurrence of exacerbation related hospitalization OR the necessity of a prescription for antibiotics qualify as worsening disease.

Time frame:
90 days
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants With Exacerbation of Pulmonary Disease
ParticipantsHome Based Airway Clearance With Metaneb
Exacerbation of pulmonary disease at baseline2
Exacerbation that required antibiotics but not hospitalization at Day 301
Exacerbations that required antibiotics at Day 903
SecondaryFEV1 (Actual)

FEV1 is the actual volume measured in liters. Forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1): The forced expiratory volume-one second is the total volume of air a patient exhales in the first second during maximal effort. Normal range is \>80%. The patient takes a full breath in and exhale as hard and fast as they can. FEV1 refers to the volume of air that an individual can exhale during a forced breath in the first 1 second. Decreasing percentage is associated with worsening / severe disease

Time frame:
90 days
Reported as:
Mean · Liters
FEV1 (Actual)
LitersHome Based Airway Clearance With Metaneb in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis.Home Based Airway Clearance With Metaneb in Patients With Motor Neuron Disease.
FEV1 measure at baseline (Actual)1.8 ± 0.941.7 ± 0.54
FEV1 measure after 30 days of therapy (Actual)1.9 ± 1.051.6 ± 0.71
FEV1 measure after 90 days of therapy (Actual)1.9 ± 0.931.7 ± 0.73
SecondaryFEV1 (% Predicted)

FEV1 Percent Predicted (FEV1 % Predicted) is the actual volume exhaled in the first 1 second, divided by the "Normal" value for that actual value for a person of that age, gender, height and weight. A nomogram based on population norms provides a series of "Normal Values." FEV1: The forced expiratory volume-one second is the total volume of air a patient exhales in the first second during maximal effort. Normal range is \>80%. Decreasing percentage is associated with worsening / severe disease

Time frame:
90 days
Reported as:
Mean · percentage of predicted normal
FEV1 (% Predicted)
percentage of predicted normalHome Based Airway Clearance With Metaneb in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis.Home Based Airway Clearance With Metaneb in Patients With Motor Neuron Disease.
FEV1 measure at baseline (% Predicted)55.2 ± 25.4958.6 ± 19.49
FEV1 measure after 30 days of therapy (% Predicted)58.8 ± 27.8157.8 ± 28.42
FEV1 measure after 90 days of therapy (% Predicted)60.4 ± 24.7659.4 ± 27.67
SecondaryFVC (Actual)

FVC is the actual volume measured in liters. The functional vital capacity (FVC) is the total volume of air a patient exhales for the total duration of the test during maximal effort. Normal range is \>80%. Decreasing percentage is associated with worsening / severe disease. FVC was only done in CF subjects because performance of the test requires intact respiratory muscle function. CF patients have intact respiratory muscle function and can therefore perform this maneuver. Patients with Motor Neuron Disease suffer from progressive weakness of all muscles including the respiratory muscles. The test results for FVC are affected muscle weakness and are therefore not a valid representation of their pulmonary function.

Time frame:
90 days
Reported as:
Mean · Liters
FVC (Actual)
LitersHome Based Airway Clearance With Metaneb in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis.
FVC at baseline (Actual)2.6 ± 0.98
FVC after 30 days of therapy (Actual)2.6 ± 1.08
FVC after 90 days of therapy (Actual)2.7 ± 0.99
SecondaryFVC (% Predicted)

FVC Percent Predicted (FVC % Predicted) is the actual volume exhaled in the first 1 second, divided by the "Normal" value for that actual value for a person of that age, gender, height and weight. A nomogram based on population norms provides a series of "Normal Values." The functional vital capacity is the total volume of air a patient exhales for the total duration of the test during maximal effort. Normal range is \>80%. Decreasing percentage is associated with worsening / severe disease. FVC was only done in CF subjects because performance of the test requires intact respiratory muscle function. CF patients have intact respiratory muscle function and can therefore perform this maneuver. Patients with Motor Neuron Disease suffer from progressive weakness of all muscles including the respiratory muscles. The test results for FVC are affected muscle weakness and are therefore not a valid representation of their pulmonary function.

Time frame:
90 days
Reported as:
Mean · percentage of predicted normal
FVC (% Predicted)
percentage of predicted normalHome Based Airway Clearance With Metaneb in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis.
FVC at baseline (% Predicted)68.6 ± 22.09
FVC after 30 days of therapy (% Predicted)69.8 ± 23.19
FVC after 90 days of therapy (% Predicted)71.0 ± 21.30
SecondaryFEV1/FVC Ratio

The proportion of the FVC expired in one second Results are given in both actual values (litres, litres per second) and %predicted-the test result as a percent of the "predicted values" for the patients of similar characteristics. Results over 80% are considered normal. Patients with Motor Neuron Disease suffer from progressive weakness of all muscles including the respiratory muscles. The test results for FVC are affected muscle weakness and are therefore not a valid representation of their pulmonary function.

Time frame:
90 days
Reported as:
Mean · FEV1/FVC ratio
FEV1/FVC Ratio
FEV1/FVC ratioHome Based Airway Clearance With Metaneb
FEV1/FVC at baseline78.4 ± 19.78
FEV1/FVC after 30 days of therapy81.4 ± 18.42
FEV1/FVC after 90 days of therapy82.4 ± 14.54
SecondarySVC (Actual)

Slow Vital Capacity (SVC) is the actual volume measured in liters. Slow Vital Capacity displays the volume of gas measured on a complete expiration after a maximal inspiration without forced or rapid effort. Useful measurement when FVC is reduced, and airway obstruction is present. Educed SVC is associated with worsening respiratory disease. Slow Vital Capacity provides the same measure as FVC - i.e. "Vital Capacity." It does not, however, require a "Forced expiratory maneuver (it requires a slow inspiration and slow expiration) and therefore is easier to achieve a valid result in patients with Motor Neuron Disease who suffer from progressive weakness of all muscles including the respiratory muscles.

Time frame:
90 days
Reported as:
Mean · Liters
SVC (Actual)
LitersHome Based Airway Clearance With Metaneb
SVC at baseline (Actual)2.1 ± 0.50
SVC after 30 days of therapy (Actual)2.2 ± 0.66
SVC after 90 days of therapy (Actual)2.1 ± 0.89
SecondarySVC (% Predicted)

SVC Percent Predicted (SVC % Predicted) is the actual volume exhaled in the first 1 second, divided by the "Normal" value for that actual value for a person of that age, gender, height and weight. A nomogram based on population norms provides a series of "Normal Values." Slow Vital Capacity displays the volume of gas measured on a complete expiration after a maximal inspiration without forced or rapid effort. Useful measurement when FVC is reduced and airway obstruction is present. Educed SVC is associated with worsening respiratory disease. Slow Vital Capacity provides the same measure as FVC - i.e. "Vital Capacity." It does not, however, require a "Forced expiratory maneuver (it requires a slow inspiration and slow expiration) and therefore is easier to achieve a valid result in patients with Motor Neuron Disease who suffer from progressive weakness of all muscles including the respiratory muscles.

Time frame:
90 days
Reported as:
Mean · percentage of predicted normal
SVC (% Predicted)
percentage of predicted normalHome Based Airway Clearance With Metaneb
SVC at baseline (% Predicted)55.2 ± 13.59
SVC after 30 days of therapy (% Predicted)58.2 ± 21.10
SVC after 90 days of therapy (% Predicted)54.6 ± 27.09
SecondarySpO2

Standard pulmonary function measures (FEV1, FVC, and FEV1/FVC) are commonly followed in the clinical care of patients with CF. Standard pulmonary function measures (SVC, SpO2, MIP, and Peak Cough Flow) are commonly followed in the clinical care of patients with MND. SpO2 stands for peripheral capillary oxygen saturation, an estimate of the amount of oxygen in the blood. Low SpO2 is associated with worsening respiratory function.

Time frame:
90 days
Reported as:
Mean · Percent of oxygen saturation
SpO2
Percent of oxygen saturationHome Based Airway Clearance With Metaneb
SpO2 at baseline97.4 ± 0.89
SpO2 after 30 days of therapy96.8 ± 1.3
SpO2 after 90 days of therapy95.8 ± 1.64
SecondaryMaximal Inspiratory Pressure (MIP)

Standard pulmonary function measures (FEV1, FVC, and FEV1/FVC) are commonly followed in the clinical care of patients with CF. Standard pulmonary function measures (SVC, SpO2, MIP, and Peak Cough Flow) are commonly followed in the clinical care of patients with MND. Maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) is a measure of the strength of inspiratory muscles, primarily the diaphragm, and allows for the assessment of ventilatory failure, restrictive lung disease and respiratory muscle strength. Reduction in MIP is asociated with worsening neuromuscular status and poor ability to cough.

Time frame:
90 days
Reported as:
Mean · cmH2O
Maximal Inspiratory Pressure (MIP)
cmH2OHome Based Airway Clearance With Metaneb
MIP at baseline-41.0 ± 21.24
MIP after 30 days of therapy-35.6 ± 19.65
MIP at 90 days of therapy-34.8 ± 15.32
SecondaryPCF

Standard pulmonary function measures (FEV1, FVC, and FEV1/FVC) are commonly followed in the clinical care of patients with CF. Standard pulmonary function measures (SVC, SpO2, MIP, and PCF) are commonly followed in the clinical care of patients with MND. The Peak Cough Flow (PCF) is the maximum air flow generated during a cough. Decreasing air flow generated is associated with weakening neuromuscular status and associated poor cough impulse

Time frame:
90 days
Reported as:
Mean · liters per minute
PCF
liters per minuteHome Based Airway Clearance With Metaneb
PCF at baseline344.0 ± 105.74
PCF after 30 days of therapy320.0 ± 152.81
PCF after 90 days of therapy280.0 ± 144.91

Adverse events

Collected over 90 days. Non-serious events are listed at a 0% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Patients With CF Treated With Home Based Airway Clearance With Metaneb0/5 (0%)0/5 (0%)0/5 (0%)
Patients With MND Treated With Home Based Airway Clearance With Metaneb0/5 (0%)0/5 (0%)0/5 (0%)

Baseline characteristics

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(Years)Home Based Airway Clearance With Metaneb in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis.Home Based Airway Clearance With Metaneb in Patients With Motor Neuron Disease.Total
Mean30.4 ± 4.3465.2 ± 16.5447.8 ± 10.44
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Home Based Airway Clearance With Metaneb in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis.Home Based Airway Clearance With Metaneb in Patients With Motor Neuron Disease.Total
Female505
Male055
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)(Participants)Home Based Airway Clearance With Metaneb in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis.Home Based Airway Clearance With Metaneb in Patients With Motor Neuron Disease.Total
Hispanic or Latino000
Not Hispanic or Latino5510
Unknown or Not Reported000
Race (NIH/OMB)
Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants)Home Based Airway Clearance With Metaneb in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis.Home Based Airway Clearance With Metaneb in Patients With Motor Neuron Disease.Total
American Indian or Alaska Native000
Asian000
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
Black or African American011
White549
More than one race000
Unknown or Not Reported000
Region of Enrollment
Region of Enrollment(participants)Home Based Airway Clearance With Metaneb in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis.Home Based Airway Clearance With Metaneb in Patients With Motor Neuron Disease.Total
United States5510
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Study locations

1 site
  • Northwestern
    Chicago, Illinois 60208, United States
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References and documents

Study documents

  • Protocol and statistical analysis plan · Dec 5, 2016

Documents are hosted by the registry — open the source record to download them.

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

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Timeline

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
ElapsedEstimatedEstimated, not yet reachedSimilar studies: half by the dot; the band is the middle halfHalf of similar studies reached it by the dot; the band is the middle half, from a quarter to three quarters

Ran from Mar 2017 to primary completion in Nov 2017, 8 months.

Results were first posted in Aug 2024, 6 years 8 months after primary completion.

Of 226 interventional studies with no phase under Cystic Fibrosis, half reached primary completion within 23 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 12 and three quarters within 48. This study's 8 months is below that.

How these figures are worked out, and which studies are left out of them.

Registered
Dec 27, 2018
First posted
Jan 9, 2019
StartActual
Mar 9, 2017
Primary completionActual
Nov 30, 2017
CompletionActual
Nov 30, 2017
Results first posted
Aug 7, 2024
Last update
Aug 7, 2024
What these dates mean
Start.
When the first participant enrolled; while estimated, when the study expects to open to recruitment.
Primary completion.
When the last participant was examined or treated to collect data for the study's main question, its primary outcome. A study that stopped early gives the date its data collection stopped.
Completion.
When the last participant's last visit took place, for every outcome, secondary ones and side effects included: the end of the study. Often later than primary completion, sometimes the same day.
Actual and Est.
Actual means the registry says the date has happened. Est. (estimated) is a date the sponsor plans or expects. It can still move, and the sponsor is expected to change it to actual once it has passed.
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Aug 7, 2024, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT03797677
Lead sponsor
Hill-Rom
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Jan 9, 2019
Start date
Mar 9, 2017
Primary completion
Nov 30, 2017
Completion
Nov 30, 2017
Results posted
Aug 7, 2024
Last update
Aug 7, 2024

Study contacts

Lisa F Wolfe, MD
principal investigator · Northwestern University

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
Yes
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