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NCT Number: NCT02331992

Positive Airway Pressure Program

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disordered breathing condition effecting around 2-4% of the middle aged population and is characterized by periodic collapse of the upper airway during sleep. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is the primary treatment for patients with OSA. Despite the effectiveness of CPAP in abolishing upper airway obstruction, acceptance of and adherence with therapy has been sub-optimal.

Over the past decade, considerable research has focused on determining the factors responsible for poor CPAP adherence. Two key areas have been identified: patient-reported symptoms, including mask discomfort, pressure intolerance and nasal symptoms and the importance of patient education and support. In addition we know that the patient experience during the crucial first days and weeks of their journey predicts longer term adherence.

This study investigates the ability of an automated program that assists patients towards continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy adherence.

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Key information

Conditions

Sleep Apnea, Obstructive Apnea Dyssomnias Nervous System Diseases Respiration Disorders Respiratory Tract Diseases Sleep Apnea Syndromes Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic Sleep Wake Disorders

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Alabama Sleep Clinic, Huntsville, Alabama, United States

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Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • ≥ 18years of age
  • Diagnosed with OSA (AHI >5 events/hour) and eligible for CPAP (fixed or auto) treatment under local requirements
  • Naïve to CPAP therapy, i.e. have not been prescribed CPAP in the past 5 years
  • Own a mobile phone, and has reliable mobile network coverage at their home.
  • Either: the participant will use a modem; OR the participant has access to a home internet connection (either their own, or a neighbours or friend etc) and is willing to perform a home upload.

Exclusion criteria

  • Contraindicated for CPAP therapy
  • Medically unstable condition/diagnosis that is not yet under control
  • Co-existing sleep disorder (however clinically diagnosed insomnia can be included in the study)
  • Periodic Limb Movement Arousal Index (PLMA) greater than 15/hr during the diagnostic study

Treatment and study plan

Adherence program

Behavioral

Participants will receive supportive messages while enrolled in the program.

Primary outcomes

  1. Participant Providing Feedback

    Time frame: 1 month

    Participants will be provided questionnaires so as to provide program feedback.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Healthcare Provider Feedback

    Time frame: 1 month

    Healthcare providers will be provided questionaires so as to provide program feedback.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Fisher and Paykel Healthcare

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2015
Primary completion
2015
Study completion
2015
First posted
Jan 6, 2015
Registry last updated
Oct 29, 2018

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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