A mobile health tool to help couples stick to CPAP treatment for sleep apnea
OurSleepKit: A Couple-focused mHealth Tool to Support Adherence to CPAP Treatment
This study is testing a friendly app called OurSleepKit that helps couples work together to stick to CPAP treatment for sleep apnea, making it easier for both partners to support each other and improve their sleep health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northeastern University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11141574 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and testing OurSleepKit, a mobile health tool designed for couples to improve adherence to CPAP treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. The approach recognizes that both the patient and their partner play crucial roles in treatment success, and aims to foster mutual engagement and support through the app. By refining this tool and deploying it on a secure platform, the research seeks to enhance user engagement and ultimately improve health outcomes for patients with sleep apnea.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea who are using or are recommended to use CPAP therapy, along with their partners.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have obstructive sleep apnea or those who are not using CPAP therapy may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved adherence to CPAP treatment, resulting in better health outcomes for patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that involving partners in treatment adherence can be beneficial, suggesting that this couple-focused approach may yield positive results.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Northeastern University — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ye, Lichuan — Northeastern University
- Study coordinator: Ye, Lichuan
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.