N/A N=250 Randomized Single-blind Other

Telecommunications System in Sleep Apnea

Sleep Apnea, Obstructive

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

250

Serious AEs

0.4%

Results posted

Feb 2014

Primary outcome: Primary: Objective CPAP Use — 0.437; -0.066 log(hours/night)

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: Telecommunications system (Device); TLC-Control (Other)
Age: Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development
Primary completion: Mar 2008

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Objective CPAP Use	0.437; -0.066	—
SECONDARY Daytime Vigilance	293.7; 324.0	—

Summary

This study is investigating the effects of a telecommunications system designed to improve patient adherence with prescribed positive airway pressure (CPAP).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Physician diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome plus polysomnography demonstrating greater than 10 apneas plus hypopneas per hour of sleep
Age 18-80 years
Ability to use a telephone without assistance

Exclusion Criteria

N/A

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