CPAP Adherence Pilot Study Among African Americans

Description

The goal of the study is to determine the feasibility of a behavioral intervention to improve CPAP adherence among African American patients with obstructive sleep apnea.

Conditions

Sleep Apnea

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Study Details

Study overview

The goal of the study is to determine the feasibility of a behavioral intervention to improve CPAP adherence among African American patients with obstructive sleep apnea.

A Pilot Study to Determine the Feasibility of a Couples' Oriented Intervention to Promote CPAP Adherence Among African American Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea

CPAP Adherence Pilot Study Among African Americans

Condition
Sleep Apnea
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Cleveland

MetroHealth Medical System, Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44109

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Must have same bed partner(s) for at least 6 months.
  • * Must be at least 18 years of age
  • * Must be Proficient in speaking English
  • * Non-compliance to management of OSA
  • * Apnea hypopnea Index ≥ 15 events/hours
  • * Terminally ill
  • * Mentally incompetent
  • * unstable housing
  • * need for BPAP or VPAP\\PAP).

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 80 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

MetroHealth Medical Center,

John D Thornton, MD, MPH, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, MetroHealth System

Study Record Dates

2024-05-01