N/A Completed N=125 Randomized Double-blind Treatment

Novel Treatment of Comorbid Insomnia and Sleep Apnea in Older Veterans

Insomnia · Apnea

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02027558 ↗

Enrolled (actual)

125

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Jun 2019

Primary outcomePrimary: Sleep Quality — 6.25; 9.87 score on a scale — p=<.001

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether a novel intervention combining cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia plus a positive airway pressure (PAP) behavioral adherence program provided by allied health personnel for older Veterans with obstructive sleep apnea and comorbid insomnia improves nighttime sleep and PAP adherence.

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Sleep Quality	6.25; 9.87	<.001 sig
PRIMARY Sleep Onset Latency From Sleep Diary	22.80; 35.77	0.013 sig
PRIMARY Wake After Sleep Onset From Sleep Diary	20.42; 40.67	0.019 sig
PRIMARY Sleep Efficiency From Sleep Diary	86.24; 75.69	0.001 sig
PRIMARY Sleep Efficiency From Wrist Actigraphy	81.70; 78.51	0.001 sig
PRIMARY PAP Adherence	38.58; 21.16	0.0007 sig

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Meets diagnostic criteria for insomnia
Diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (AHI > or = 15) and prescription of PAP therapy
Age > or =50
Community-dwelling
Live within a 30-mile radius of VA GLAHS
Have transportation to VA GLAHS to attend the intervention/control programs

Exclusion Criteria

Significant cognitive impairment (MMSE < 24)
History of mania, major psychopathology or a psychiatric hospitalization in prior two years

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