Group-based Peer Support Versus Individual Education for Patients Undergoing CPAP Treatment

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Conditions studied: Sleep Apnea, Obstructive

In brief

The investigators will compare two alternatives designed to maximize adherence to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) - peer-support administered in groups, versus individual education.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02538419

Run by

Brigham and Women's Hospital

People needed

40

Starts

2015-10-01

Expected to finish

2016-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2019-03-21

Who can join

Age: 21 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (no cut-off for severity)
• Prescribed continuous positive airway pressure

You may not qualify if…

• Not fluent in English
• Prior CPAP use at home
• Current use of any non-CPAP treatment for obstructive sleep apnea
• A co-morbid sleep disorder
• Use of supplemental oxygen
• A clinical need for urgent CPAP therapy

Where it is running

• Brigham and Women's Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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