Randomised controlled trial (RCT) of continuous positive airways pressure therapy (CPAP) versus placebo in the treatment of sleep apnoea

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN84891166

Enrollment

101

Registered

2004-01-23

Start date

1997-03-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Respiratory tract diseases: Other respiratory tract disease Respiratory Sleep disorders

Interventions

Therapeutic NCPAP or sub-therapeutic NCPAP for 1 month

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Male

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. 101 men attending Osler Chest Unit, Churchill Hospital Epworth 2. Sleepiness score of >10 and 10hr of >4% Sa02 dips on overnight sleep study 3. Aged between 30-65 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Does not meet inclusion criteria

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Improvements in excessive daytime sleepiness and self-reported health status	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026