Weekly Phone Calls Versus Brief Patient Education to Improve Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Compliance

Last updated: July 23, 2009
Sponsor: CAMC Health System
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

2

Condition

Sleep Apnea Syndromes

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT00945776
08-04-2047
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of three interventions on CPAP adherence.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • All new patients undergoing of the Sleep Center suspected of having sleep apnea andundergoing sleep studies

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Refusal to participate, or not suspected of having sleep apnea prior to the study

Study Design

Total Participants: 128
Study Start date:
April 01, 2008
Estimated Completion Date:
June 30, 2009

Study Description

To determine whether there is a need for a more intensive one on one interaction with the patient in order to improve CPAP usage. And also to try to identify in general which population of patients may require a more intensive intervention.

Connect with a study center

  • CAMC Sleep Center

    Charleston, West Virginia 25301
    United States

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