N/A
Completed N=20
Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation for Sputum Induction in Adults With Cystic Fibrosis
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT06311292 ↗Enrolled (actual)
20
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Apr 2026
Primary outcomePrimary: Sufficient Sputum Quantity for a Pellet — 9 Participants
Summary
This is a small pilot study with the goal of identifying a superior sputum collection method in Cystic Fibrosis patients unable to produce a sputum.
Participants will use the Volara System during clinic visit in an attempt to produce sputum.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Sufficient Sputum Quantity for a Pellet |
9 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- 18 years or older
- 2. Currently prescribed hypertonic saline treatment as part of routine airway clearance therapy.
- No sputum culture results in last one year or those who were unable to produce sputum from VPEP method used in QI project 3771
Exclusion Criteria
- < 18 years old
- Sputum culture results in last one year
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06311292). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.