Phase 2
N=23
Using Telemedicine to Improve Veteran Sleep Apnea Care
Sleep Apnea Syndromes
Bottom Line
View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT01259440 ↗Enrolled (actual)
23
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Nov 2015
Primary outcome: Primary: Treatment Adherence — 3.4; 3.6 hours/night
Study Design & Population
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Interventions
- Video Teleconferencing Care (Behavioral); Usual Care (Behavioral)
- Age
- Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
- Sex
- All
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
- Primary completion
- Mar 2012
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Treatment Adherence |
3.4; 3.6 | — |
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.
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.