A Mindfulness-Based Intervention to Improve CPAP

A Mindfulness-Based Intervention to Improve CPAP Adherence in Adolescents With Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT05499286

Enrollment

Registered

2022-08-12

Start date

2020-06-28

Completion date

2025-05-31

Last updated

2026-05-12

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Conditions

Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (Moderate to Severe)

Brief summary

The main purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based intervention in improving CPAP use compared to online peer support

Interventions

OTHERMindfulness Program

Mindful Awareness and Resilience Skills for Adolescents (MARS-A) Curriculum

Study design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

OTHER

Masking

SINGLE (Investigator)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

13 Years to 18 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* Adolescent age (13-18 years) * Confirmed diagnosis of moderate or severe OSA * Adolescent should have the capacity to consent themselves

Exclusion criteria

* Known developmental delay such that they are not able to participate in the study; * Neuromuscular disorders * Central sleep apnea * Known diagnosis of severe psychiatric illnesses (e.g. suicidal ideation) * Limited knowledge and proficiency in English to complete the study as judged by the clinical team

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
The effectiveness of MBI for CPAP adherence.	Week 4-12	The primary objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) in improving CPAP adherence in adolescents with OSA when compared to online peer support. Adherence to CPAP will be measured objectively as hours of usage of CPAP per night.

Secondary

Measure	Time frame	Description
The effects of increased adherence on mental, physical, and psychosocial statuses.	Week 4-12	Evaluate the effects of increased CPAP adherence on daytime sleepiness, HRQOL, psychosocial functioning and mental health status (e.g. anxiety and depression). This will be measured by administering questionnaires at baseline, before intervention, after intervention and again at follow-up.

Countries

Canada

Contacts

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORIndra Narang, MD

The Hospital for Sick Children

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: May 13, 2026