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Sleep Apnea SyndromesNCT06535932

Amara View Benchmark Study

A study testing Amara View Minimal Contact Full Face Mask and F40 Minimal Contact Full Face Mask in people with Sleep Apnea Syndromes, run by Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

This randomized crossover, benchmark clinical trial aims to compare the Philips Amara View and ResMed AirFit F40 minimal contact full face masks on patient preference of mask attributes and usage parameters. At the first study visit participants will be fitted with either the Amara View or the AirFit F40. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 21 to 85 years
Conditions the study is for
Sleep Apnea Syndromes
What is being tested?
Amara View Minimal Contact Full Face Mask and F40 Minimal Contact Full Face Mask
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
35 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
25 Jul 2024to 6 Sep 2024
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 21 to 85 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Aged 21-85 years (inclusive)
  • Weight >66 pounds/30 kg
  • Established on PAP for ≥90 days at the time of consent
  • Currently prescribed and using fixed pressure, Auto CPAP, or Bi-Level therapy on a regular basis (average PAP usage of ≥4 hours/night, ≥ 4 days per week for ≥3 months)
  • Currently using a Full-Face mask
  • Able to read, write, speak and understand English
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  • Willing and able to provide informed consent
  • Willing and able to follow instructions and complete all activities required by the study
  • Able to remove a sleep apnea mask without assistance

Who cannot join

  • Currently using a Philips Respironics Amara View FFM or ResMed AirFit F40 FFM
  • Allergy to silicone
  • Allergy to latex
  • Unique facial features (i.e., deformities of the face and/or head, piercings, etc.) that could interfere with the therapeutic use of this type of mask
  • Employee or living with a family member who works for Philips or any company that designs, sells, or manufactures sleep-related products.
  • Prescribed oxygen at night or continuously
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  • Recent eye surgery or dry eyes
  • Hiatal hernia
  • Excessive reflux
  • Impaired cough reflux
  • Impaired cardiac sphincter function
  • Using prescription drugs that induce vomiting
  • Currently participating in another interventional research study or planned participation in another interventional clinical research study during the trial period
  • Prescribed an ASV (adaptive servo-ventilation) device
  • Prescribed mechanical ventilation
  • Pre-existing conditions such as bullous lung disease, pathologically low blood pressure, bypassed upper airway, pneumothorax, pneumocephalus, cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) leaks, or cribriform plate abnormalities
  • Any unstable medical condition (e.g., uncontrolled cardiac, lung, or neurological disease) or limitation that would affect the participant's ability to complete trial activities
  • Experiencing any acute illness (e.g., acute sinusitis, ear or eye infections, upper respiratory infections, pharyngitis, bronchitis, pleurisy, pneumonia, or facial dermatitis) that would impact their ability to use the mask and/or PAP therapy during the trial
  • Surgical procedures involving the head, neck, face (eyes, ears, nose), or lungs in the previous 90 days or taking place any time during the trial period
  • Pregnant
  • Advised by a health care provider to avoid magnets
  • Patient or patient's household member, caregiver or bed partner in close vicinity currently using medical implants or medical devices that would be affected by magnets, including but not limited to:
  • Pacemakers
  • Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD)
  • Neurostimulators
  • Magnetic metallic implants/electrodes/valves placed in upper limbs, torso, or higher (i.e., neck and head)
  • Cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) shunts (e.g., ventriculo peritoneal (VP) shunt)
  • Aneurysm clips
  • Embolic coils
  • Intracranial aneurysm intravascular flow disruption devices
  • Metallic cranial plates, screws, burr hole covers, and bone substitute devices
  • Metallic splinters in the eye
  • Ocular implants (e.g., glaucoma implants, retinal implants)
  • Certain contact lenses with metal
  • Implants to restore hearing or balance that have an implanted magnet (such as cochlear implants, implanted bone conduction hearing devices, and auditory brainstem implants)
  • Magnetic denture attachments
  • Metallic gastrointestinal clips
  • Metallic stents (e.g., aneurysm, coronary, tracheobronchial, biliary)
  • Implantable ports and pumps (e.g., insulin/infusion pumps)
  • Hypoglossal nerve stimulators
  • Devices labeled as MR (Magnetic Resonance) unsafe
  • Magnetic metallic implants not labeled for MR or not evaluated for safety in a magnetic field
  • PAP device is unknown, or they are using a recalled device that has not yet been remediated. Recalled devices include:
  • DreamStation CPAP, Auto CPAP, or BiPAP
  • DreamStation BiPAP, autoSV (ASV)
  • DreamStation ST, AVAPS (Also known as DreamStation BiPAP AVAPS or DreamStation BiPAP S/T)
  • DreamStation Go CPAP, APAP or Auto CPAP
  • Dorma 400 or 500 CPAP or Auto CPAP
  • System One ASV4
  • System One (Q-Series) 50 series CPAP, Auto CPAP, or BiPAP
  • System One (Q-Series) 60 series CPAP, Auto CPAP, or BiPAP
  • C Series ASV, S/T, or AVAPS
  • REMStar SE Auto CPAP

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Clayton Sleep Institute

    St Louis, Missouri, 63123

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About this study

Official title: An Assessment of Patient Preference for the Amara View Full Face Mask Compared to the ResMed AirFit F40 -a Benchmark Protocol

This randomized crossover, benchmark clinical trial aims to compare the Philips Amara View and ResMed AirFit F40 minimal contact full face masks on patient preference of mask attributes and usage parameters. At the first study visit participants will be fitted with either the Amara View or the AirFit F40. The order in which participants will use the masks will be randomized. After the fitting and completion of informed consent, eligibility, and baseline questionnaires, participants will take home the first mask and use it with their prescribed PAP device for 15-days. After the first 15-day time period participants will return for their second visit. At this visit participants will return the first mask to the study team and complete a survey on the mask attributes. They will then be fitted with the second study mask and will be given the mask to take home and use with their prescribed PAP device for 15-days. At the end of the second 15-day trial period, participants will return for the third study visit. At this visit they will return the second mask and complete a mask attributes survey on the second mask.

Read the detailed description

Participants will be recruited via a sleep clinic contracted to recruit participants within the United States. Study staff will be responsible for assessment of inclusion and exclusion criteria. Scheduling will be conducted by the site. Participants who are willing to enroll will be scheduled for an in-person visit to provide informed consent and complete study procedures. During the baseline visit, review the Informed Consent Form (ICF) with the participant explaining and answering any questions the participant may have about the study. If the participant is willing to take part in the study, the ICF will be signed and dated by the participant and the site study representative obtaining consent. Those who provide consent will then complete the Demographics Questionnaire, Baseline Mask Survey, and Eligibility Questionnaire to confirm entry criteria. Participants will be asked to bring their prescribed mask and PAP device to Visit 1.At the initial visit, participants will undergo a fitting of the mask they are randomized to start the study with; either the Amara View or the AirFit F40 mask. Participants will be fit with mask sizes recommended by the clinician. The clinician will use the provided sizing gauges for the Amara View and AirFit F40 masks respectively. Once a mask size is selected for the first study mask, the participant will undergo short trials using his or her own PAP machine at therapeutic pressure, and an assessment of mask fit will be performed. If the participant's PAP device is not available, they will be fitted with the mask and will undergo short trials using a PAP device provided by the site. Participants may be fitted with up to three mask sizes for the mask. A Mask Fitting Survey will be used to capture the participant's prescribed pressure, mask (cushion/frame) sizes and fitting observations for the first study mask.

After the mask fitting, participants will be given the first study mask to take home. They will be encouraged to use the mask for the full 15-days of the first trial period. After the first 15-day trial period with the first study mask, participants will return to the site for their second study visit. Participants will be instructed to bring their PAP device and the first study mask to the visit. Participants will complete a mask attributes survey on the first study mask and then they will be fitted with the second study mask. Fitting procedures will follow the same procedure as described above in the baseline visit. After the mask fitting, participants will be given the second study mask to take home. They will be encouraged to use the mask for the full 15 days of the second trial period. After the second 15-day trial period with the second study mask, participants will return to the site for the third and final study visit. During this visit, participants will complete a mask-attributes survey on the second study mask and return all study product.

Being tested
Amara View Minimal Contact Full Face Mask, F40 Minimal Contact Full Face Mask
Keywords
Positive Airway Pressure Therapy, Minimal contact full face mask
Medical subject headings
Sleep Apnea Syndromes

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Amara View Minimal Contact Full Face MaskDevice

    The Amara View Full-Face Mask is a minimal contact full face mask manufactured by Philips Respironics (Murrysville, PA) that covers the mouth and seals under the nose compared to traditional full-face masks which seal over the nose. The Amara View mask is intended to reduce discomfort on the bridge of the nose. There is no forehead arm, offering patients an enhanced design to keep the field of vision clear.

  • F40 Minimal Contact Full Face MaskDevice

    The AirFit F40 is a minimal contact FFM manufactured by ResMed (San Diego, CA) that rests softly and securely under the patients nose and is designed to let patients sleep in any position and move freely throughout the night. The mask consists of three cushion sizes and three headgear sizes. Headgear adjustments can be made with magnetic clips that easily snap on and off.

Study groups in NCT06535932
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Amara View Minimal Contact Full Face MaskActive comparatorParticipants will wear the Amara View mask for 15 days
Receives: Device: Amara View Minimal Contact Full Face Mask
F40 Minimal Contact Full Face MaskActive comparatorParticipants will wear the F40 for 15 days
Receives: Device: F40 Minimal Contact Full Face Mask

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Patient Preference on Mask Attributes

    Comparison in satisfaction ratings between the Amara View and the AirFit F40 on mask attributes including:

    bed partner satisfaction, fit, comfort, ability to maintain a seal during use, stability of the mask, noise level, air venting, comfort of breathing, sleep quality, visual appeal, and overall satisfaction. The scale for each mask attribute ranges from 0 to 10, where 0 indicates the lowest satisfaction and 10 indicates highest satisfaction. Each mask attribute was rated and analyzed individually; the scores from the separate mask attributes were not totaled.

    Measured: up to 35 days

  2. Ease of Use

    Ease of use and satisfaction ratings between the Amara View and the AirFit F40 on the following parameters: mask clips, mask overall, assembly, disassembly. The scale for each ease-of-use attribute ranges from 0 to 10, where 0 indicates the most difficult and 10 indicates the easiest. Each ease-of-use attribute was rated and analyzed individually; the scores from the separate attributes were not totaled.

    Measured: up to 35 days

  3. Difference in Net Promotor Score

    Difference in the Net Promotor Score between the Amara View and AirFit F40. The Net Promotor score is based on a 0 to 10 scaled question "Would you recommend this (Amara View FFM or AirFit F40) mask to others?" where 0 indicates "unlikely to recommend" and 10 indicates "likely to recommend". The 0 to 10 scale is grouped into three categories: promoters (ratings 9-10), detractors (ratings 0-6), and neutral (7-8). Net Promoter Scores (NPS) were calculated by subtracting the percentage of detractors from the percentage of promoters: [% Promoters] - [% Detractors]. Ratings of 7-8 were considered neutral. The NPS scale ranges from -100 to 100. Scores less than 100 indicate that the percentage of detractors exceeds the percentage of promoters. Scores greater than 100 indicate the percentage of promoters exceeds the percentage of detractors. A NPS score of 0 indicates the percentages of promoters and detractors are equal.

    Measured: Up to 35 days

  4. Patient Preference

    Percentage of patients who prefer the Amara View compared to the AirFit F40 for the following: seal, comfort, stability, noise level, headgear, mask cushion ease of use, less disruptive air venting, and overall preference.

    Measured: Up to 35 days

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. Leak

    Comparison of leak values between the Amara View and F40.

    Measured: up to 35 days

  2. Number of Sleep Apnea Events Per Hour Measured by the Residual Apnea Hypopnea Index (AHI)

    Comparison of residual Apnea Hypopnea Index (AHI) between the Amara View and F40. Residual AHI refers to the remaining or persistent apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) after a patient has undergone treatment, typically continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It represents the number of apnea and hypopnea events per hour of sleep that still occur despite treatment.

    Measured: up to 35 days

  3. Air Pressure

    Air pressure (cmH20) used during PAP therapy while using the Amara View and AirFit F40 masks.

    Measured: 30 days

  4. Adherence to PAP Therapy

    Daily hours of use of PAP therapy while using the Amara View and AirFit F40 masks.

    Measured: up to 35 days

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted2 Aug 2024
  2. Study start25 Jul 2024
  3. Primary completion6 Sep 2024
  4. Study completion6 Sep 2024

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Model description
Randomized crossover
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
35 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06535932
Sponsor's protocol ID
SRC-300401-Amara ViewBenchmark
Status last verified
Jul 2025
First submitted
30 Jul 2024
Last updated
3 Aug 2025
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
Yes
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Amara View Minimal Contact Full Face Mask and F40 Minimal Contact Full Face Mask in people with Sleep Apnea Syndromes, run by Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 9 inclusion and 53 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Aug 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 3 Aug 2025). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Patient Preference on Mask Attributes (time frame: up to 35 days). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Aug 2025.

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