The Evaluation of a Nasal Pillows Mask for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

The Evaluation of a Nasal Pillows Mask for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

This investigation is designed to evaluate the performance as well as the patients overall acceptance of the mask.

A minimum of 20 OSA participants who currently use a nasal pillows mask will be recruited for the trial. Participant will be on the trial for three weeks - first week will be a collection of Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) baseline data on the participant's usual mask. The participant will then use the trial mask in-home for 2 weeks. There is also an option of a two month extension if the participant wish to continue on the trial mask.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adult (18+ years of age)
• Able to give consent
• Apnea hypopnea Index (AHI)≥ 5 on diagnostic night
• Prescribed PAP for OSA
• Existing nasal pillows user

Exclusion Criteria:

• Inability to give consent
• Patients who are in a coma or a decreased level of consciousness
• Anatomical or physiological conditions making automatic positive airway pressure (APAP) therapy inappropriate (e.g. unconsolidated facial structure)
• Commercial drivers who are investigated by New Zealand Transport Agency
• Current diagnosis of carbon dioxide (CO2) retention
• Pregnant or may think they are pregnant