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Yi Gao1, Binmiao Liang2, Xibin Su3

  • 1National Center for Respiratory Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.

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This study shows that the Medcaptain VC-30 Pro portable spirometer is a reliable and user-friendly tool for diagnosing chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs). It demonstrates strong agreement with traditional spirometers, making it a viable option for improved accessibility.

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AsthmaChronic obstructive pulmonary diseasePortable spirometerPulmonary function testSpirometry

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Medical Devices
  • Diagnostic Technology

Background:

  • Limited access to traditional spirometry hinders diagnosis and management of chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs).
  • Portable spirometers offer a more accessible alternative due to lower cost and greater convenience.
  • This study aimed to assess the Medcaptain VC-30 Pro portable spirometer against a standard laboratory device.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the reliability and usability of the Medcaptain VC-30 Pro portable spirometer.
  • To compare its performance against a conventional laboratory spirometer (Jaeger MasterScreen PFT).
  • To determine its effectiveness in diagnosing and classifying CRDs.

Main Methods:

  • A multi-center, randomized, open-label crossover study involving 132 subjects.
  • Comparison of key spirometry parameters (FEV1, FVC, PEF, etc.) between the portable and laboratory devices.
  • Usability assessment with 30 healthy volunteers performing tests independently.

Main Results:

  • High correlation and agreement for FEV1 and FVC (ICCs > 0.993) between devices.
  • 96% of values within acceptable limits of agreement for FEV1 and FVC.
  • Excellent concordance in diagnosing spirometric abnormalities (Cohen's kappa = 0.872) and severity (kappa = 0.878).
  • 28/30 volunteers achieved Grade A usability results.

Conclusions:

  • The portable spirometer demonstrates strong correlation and agreement with laboratory standards.
  • It accurately diagnoses and classifies spirometric abnormalities and severity.
  • Non-specialists can achieve acceptable results, enhancing accessibility for CRD management.