Multi-centre RDBC trial of oxygen vs air for relief of breathlessness in terminally-ill patients with intractable dyspno

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/324770

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

This study will compare the effects of oxygen and air in the relief of breathlessness in patients at the end of life who do not currently qualify for home oxygen. This landmark study will provide accurate information about any benefits that oxygen offers for breathlessness in this setting. This international multi-site study will ask 226 people to participate using either oxygen or air for 7 days while keeping a diary. We will measure breathlessness, quality of life, anxiety and side effects experienced.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2004

End Date: 01-01-2006

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Strategic Awards

Funding Amount: $149,701.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Respiratory Diseases

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

Clinical study | Dyspnoea | Oxygen | Palliative | Randomised Controlled Trial

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