Using Telemedicine to Improve Veteran Sleep Apnea Care

Completed · Phase 1/Phase 2

Conditions studied: Sleep Apnea Syndromes

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01259440

Run by

VA Office of Research and Development

People needed

23

Starts

2011-08-01

Expected to finish

2012-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-11-04

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Diagnosed with Moderate to Severe Sleep Apnea
• Live in San Diego County
• Veteran

You may not qualify if…

• Previous use of positive pressure airway therapy
• Residence outside of San Diego county

Where it is running

• VA San Diego Healthcare System — San Diego, California, United States

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