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Perceived Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Medical Management and Symptoms in a High Risk Group

NCT04477473 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 66

Last updated 2021-11-02

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The Swiss population underwent a period of confinement related to the COVID-19 pandemic (March 16 to May 11, 2020) decided by the Swiss Federal Government. Among the Swiss population, certain groups were identified as vulnerable subjects by the Federal Office of Public Health. This study focuses on the perceived impact of this period on health care and health status in a specific vulnerable group: patients under long term noninvasive ventilation (respiratory support) at home for chronic respiratory failure.

Conditions

  • COVID-19 Pandemic
  • Vulnerable Subjects
  • Long-term Non-invasive Ventilation

Interventions

OTHER

Questionnaire-based observational study

Questionnaire focusing on practical health care issues regarding respiratory support, health status and perception of the COVID-19 issue: * Symptom score (related to noninvasive ventilation: NIV) * Thymic disturbances (score of anxiety and depression) * Compliance to treatment (assessed via tele-monitoring: routine procedure)

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University Hospital, Geneva

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Jean-Paul Janssens, M.D · University Hospital, Geneva

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
100 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2020-06-30
Primary Completion
2020-08-30
Completion
2020-08-31

Countries

  • Switzerland

Study Locations

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