Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Conditions
Keywords
OSA, CPAP
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of three interventions on CPAP adherence.
Detailed description
To determine whether there is a need for a more intensive one on one interaction with the patient in order to improve CPAP usage. And also to try to identify in general which population of patients may require a more intensive intervention.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALWeekly phone calls
Calling weekly to answer questions regarding CPAP usage.
BEHAVIORALFrequently asked questions
Answers to frequently asked questions in pre-printed form.
BEHAVIORALUsual care
Answers will be provided by the renter of the equipment, and the sleep center if asked in addition to explanations by the sleep specialist.
Sponsors
CAMC Health System
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* All new patients undergoing of the Sleep Center suspected of having sleep apnea and undergoing sleep studies
Exclusion criteria
* Refusal to participate, or not suspected of having sleep apnea prior to the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To determine which intervention will improve CPAP compliance in sleep apnea | 6 weeks |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To try to identify which individual characteristics within a group may require a specific intervention | 6 weeks |
Countries
United States
Contacts
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORGeorge L Zaldivar, M.D.
CAMC Health System
Outcome results
None listed