My Review of ProjectFit: A Face-Scanning App for a Better Mask Fit

For me, the hardest part of my sleep apnea journey has been finding a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask that fits comfortably, doesn’t leak, and isn’t painful. This is my review of the ProjectFit face-scanning app for CPAP masks that I hope will someday provide for a better mask fit for those treating sleep apnea.

Learning about ProjectFit by ResMed

I’ve seen the variety, styles, and types of masks change and evolve since I was first diagnosed almost 20 years ago.

During that time, I often got a lot of requests to complete surveys. But when I received this 1 survey from ProjectFit from ResMed that could possibly make the CPAP mask fit better, I did it!

ProjectFit is a face-scanning app for myAir users who are treating their sleep apnea.

My ProjectFit face scanning video

Here is a video of my ProjectFit face scan:

How to use the ProjectFit app

Downloading the face scanning app

I downloaded the ProjectFit by ResMed app, which was super quick. If you decide to take it, you need to have your mask with you. I didn’t have mine so I returned to it at a later time.

After verifying my email, it took a 3D scan which you can see in the video above.

Taking the mask survey

The survey asks about the type of mask you are currently using – if it’s a full-face or nose-only style.

The next step in the survey allows you to put in the exact style and model you are using. It also asked for the width of my mask and if the headgear was standard. I never noticed that the type of headgear is written at the top where I connect my mask.

Finally, the survey asked about the comfort of my mask, the issues I have with it, and if I would recommend it.

My struggles finding the right mask fit

The hardest part of my sleep apnea therapy has been finding a mask that really fits because I have a larger head and a wide nose. The fit has been a struggle. My current mask is wide and that added width helps eliminate some of the leaks I get from the smaller masks; a tiny change can make a world of difference.

Hoping data provides better mask fit

My hope is that Project Fit makes some great strides in comfort, fit, and styles of masks to make CPAP therapy a more viable option for the masses.

I’m hoping in the near future that, instead of being used for research, we will have the capability to use the 3D face scan to help us find the mask that would work best from the comfort of our home. Based on the scan, or even the possibility to create a custom mask and headgear based on your 3D head scan seems both encouraging and hopeful that masks will fit better.

The possibilities are endless and the debate in some sleep apnea groups is intense about providing free data that the company will use for profit. However, it was a few minutes of my time, and hopefully down the line will be beneficial to others with sleep apnea who struggle with mask fit, not just myself.

Get more info on ProjectFit face-scanning app for CPAP mask

I hope to see the mask styles improve and comfort increase to a point where sleeping with it is more tolerable in my lifetime. For information on the study, you can go to ResMed.com to see details about their research app for myAir users.

What has been the biggest issue you’ve had with your CPAP mask? Have you tried ResMed's ProjectFit face-scanning app for sleep apnea? Please share your story with us or comment below with our community.