This is a pilot study where the investigators aim to compare initial use of the standard airway clearance device (SACD), most commonly used being High frequency vest airway clearance system (VEST) with subsequent use of a Portable Intra-Pulmonary Percussion Device (PIAPD) in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) ages 6 -21 years. The primary hypothesis is that there is no effect of PIAPD on Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) 2 hours after use, there is no effect on perception of effort and efficacy for the PIAPD. If both are equally effective, the latter device provides an alternative that is both cheaper and portable.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
1
Subjects will be using their home standard airway clearance device, VEST (High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation VEST) for 2 weeks followed by PIAPD.
Subjects will be using the investigational device, PIAPD (Portable Internal Airway Percussion Device) for 2 weeks.
UF Medical Plaza Pulmonary Clinic
Gainesville, Florida, United States
Oxygen Saturation % by Pulse Oximetry
oxygen saturation will be obtained by home pulse oximeter device.
Time frame: O2 saturation measured immediately prior to treatment and 2 hours after treatment - one-time pre/post treatment in week 1; and one-time pre/post treatment in week 2
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