Phase 3
Completed N=280
Improving Obstructive Sleep Apnea Management Via Wireless Telemonitoring
Sleep Apnea Syndromes
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00682838 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
280
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Sep 2016
Primary outcomePrimary: Nightly CPAP Adherence — 3.7; 3.7; 3.7; 3.2 hours per night — p=0.50
◆ Published Evidence
No publication linked
No peer-reviewed publication reporting this trial's results has been linked yet. This can indicate results are unpublished — a known publication-bias signal. We re-check periodically.
Summary
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a major chronic condition affecting the quality of life of up to one-fifth of all Veterans. Because of disappointingly low adherence to the gold-standard treatment (continuous positive airway pressure therapy - CPAP), the Institute of Medicine has stated that new adherence strategies are needed that improve the quality of care, reduce social and economic costs, and help OSA patients live happier, healthier, and more productive lives through improved clinical management. The combination of a self-management approach along with emerging wireless technologies has strong potential to increase treatment adherence and improve outcomes.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Nightly CPAP Adherence |
3.7; 3.7; 3.7; 3.2 | 0.50 |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion criteria were:
- Diagnosis of OSA
- Prescription for CPAP treatment by a sleep physician
- Being CPAP naïve (ie, no previous use of CPAP).
Exclusion criteria were:
- Residence in a geographical area outside of San Diego County
- Fatal comorbidity (life expectancy less than 6 months as indicated by treating physician)
- Significant documented substance/chemical abuse
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00682838). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.