Phase 2
Completed N=23
Using Telemedicine to Improve Veteran Sleep Apnea Care
Sleep Apnea Syndromes
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01259440 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
23
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Nov 2015
Primary outcomePrimary: Treatment Adherence — 3.4; 3.6 hours/night
Summary
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is highly prevalent in the Veteran population given the risk factors of male gender, being overweight, and increasing age. OSA is caused by upper airway obstruction, resulting in arousals from sleep and hypoxia. While continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a highly efficacious treatment for OSA, compliance with treatment is suboptimal. Because research shows that adherence patterns are established early in treatment, we seek to use a technology that enables early and frequent productive interactions between patient and provider.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Treatment Adherence |
3.4; 3.6 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Diagnosed with Moderate to Severe Sleep Apnea
- Live in San Diego County
- Veteran
Exclusion Criteria
- Previous use of positive pressure airway therapy
- Residence outside of San Diego county
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01259440). 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.