Dr. Reshma Amin, MD
Claim this profileThe Hospital for Sick Children
Studies Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Studies Home Ventilator Therapy
4 reported clinical trials
4 drugs studied
Affiliated Hospitals
Clinical Trials Reshma Amin, MD is currently running
Home-Initiated NiPPV
for Sleep Apnea
Children with medical complexity (CMC) often have trouble breathing at night and need to use a breathing machine. This breathing machine is called noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NiPPV). The use of NiPPV has been shown to improve quality of life and survival in children. Before it is used, NiPPV must first be tested to see what the correct 'machine settings' are for each child. This is usually done in the sleep laboratory at the hospital during a one-night stay. However, sleep studies in the hospital are disruptive and hard for CMC and their families because of the new environment and limited access to the equipment, supplies, comfort items and the routine their child has at home. Patients and families would prefer to start NiPPV at home but there needs to be more research on this to make sure it is possible and safe. This study will evaluate a new model of care to start NiPPV in the home. CMC aged 5-17 years old and starting NiPPV will be assigned at random, like a coin toss, to start NiPPV in the home or to start NiPPV in the sleep laboratory. The investigators will assess the feasibility and safety of the two ways to start NiPPV. This study will be the first step towards developing a study to evaluate if home NiPPV starts are effective. Starting NiPPV at home has the potential to improve the use of NiPPV (ie early adherence predicts long-term use) resulting in both medical benefits as well as improved quality of life for CMC and their families.
Recruiting1 award N/A4 criteria
Virtual Care Platform
for Home Ventilator Therapy
The rising prevalence of ventilator assisted individuals (VAIs) who depend on Home Mechanical Ventilation (HMV) is an escalating public health challenge with important social and economic implications. VAIs are high cost users of the healthcare system, requiring competent healthcare and family caregivers for successful transition to HMV. The TTLive Study will evaluate the effect of a virtual transition intervention delivered through a virtual care platform, compared to usual care on emergent healthcare utilization, caregiver burden, health cost-effectiveness including cost of family caregiver time, and efficiency of clinical encounters for individuals newly transitioning to HMV.
Recruiting1 award N/A9 criteria
More about Reshma Amin, MD
Clinical Trial Related1 year of experience running clinical trials · Led 4 trials as a Principal Investigator · 3 Active Clinical TrialsTreatments Reshma Amin, MD has experience with
- ATouchAway™ Platform
- Medical Air Vs Oxygen
- The Virtual Peer Support Program
- Home Initiation Of NiPPV
Breakdown of trials Reshma Amin, MD has run
Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Home Ventilator Therapy
Central Sleep Apnea
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Postprandial Fullness Syndrome
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need insurance to participate in a trial?
Almost all clinical trials will cover the cost of the ‘trial drug’ — so no insurance is required for this. For trials where this trial drug is given alongside an already-approved medication, there may be a cost (which your insurance would normally cover).
What does Reshma Amin, MD specialize in?
Reshma Amin, MD focuses on Sleep Apnea Syndrome and Home Ventilator Therapy. In particular, much of their work with Sleep Apnea Syndrome has involved treating patients, or patients who are undergoing treatment.
Is Reshma Amin, MD currently recruiting for clinical trials?
Yes, Reshma Amin, MD is currently recruiting for 3 clinical trials in Toronto Ontario. If you're interested in participating, you should apply.
Are there any treatments that Reshma Amin, MD has studied deeply?
Yes, Reshma Amin, MD has studied treatments such as aTouchAway™ platform, Medical Air vs Oxygen, The Virtual Peer Support Program.
What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Reshma Amin, MD?
Apply for one of the trials that Reshma Amin, MD is conducting.
What is the office address of Reshma Amin, MD?
The office of Reshma Amin, MD is located at: The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X8 Canada. This is the address for their practice at the The Hospital for Sick Children.
Is there any support for travel costs?
The coverage of travel expenses can vary greatly between different clinical trials. Please see more financial detail in the trials you’re interested to apply.