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New treatment option for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Official title Boosting CPAP Use in Adults With Severe Sleep Apnea: Role of Motivation and Psychological Factors
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06994247
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this randomized prospective clinical trial is to examine whether phenotypic traits, psychological characteristics, assessed by STAI (engl. The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory) and IPIP50S (engl.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Participants aged 18 years or older
- Diagnosis of severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), defined as AHI ≥30
- Signed informed consent for participation in the study
- Adequate physical and psychological capacity to participate in the intervention and complete questionnaires
- Patients who are initiating CPAP therapy at the Sleep Medicine Center, University of Split School of Medicine
You likely can't join if
- Presence of central sleep apnea or other primary sleep disorders
- Cognitive impairment or psychiatric conditions that may hinder the ability to follow instructions or complete questionnaires
- Previous experience with CPAP therapy prior to study enrollment
- Significant comorbidities (e.g. unstable cardiovascular disease, advanced pulmonary disease) that may interfere with study outcomes
- Pregnancy
- Inability to participate in follow-up assessments or be contacted by telephone
See the full eligibility criteria
- Participants aged 18 years or older
- Diagnosis of severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), defined as AHI ≥30
- Signed informed consent for participation in the study
- Adequate physical and psychological capacity to participate in the intervention and complete questionnaires
- Patients who are initiating CPAP therapy at the Sleep Medicine Center, University of Split School of Medicine
- Availability for follow-up over a three-month period
- Presence of central sleep apnea or other primary sleep disorders
- Cognitive impairment or psychiatric conditions that may hinder the ability to follow instructions or complete questionnaires
- Previous experience with CPAP therapy prior to study enrollment
- Significant comorbidities (e.g. unstable cardiovascular disease, advanced pulmonary disease) that may interfere with study outcomes
- Pregnancy
- Inability to participate in follow-up assessments or be contacted by telephone
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Split, Dalmatia, Croatia
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Split, Dalmatia, Croatia. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.