Improving access to sleep apnea care for veterans
Improving Access to Sleep Apnea Care: A Pragmatic Study of New Consultation Models
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · VETERANS AFFAIRS MED CTR SAN FRANCISCO · NIH-10911000
This study is looking at how to help U.S. military veterans get tested and treated for sleep apnea more quickly, by comparing a new way of referring them for testing with the usual in-person visits, to see which one works better and faster.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VETERANS AFFAIRS MED CTR SAN FRANCISCO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10911000 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates new ways to improve access to sleep apnea care for U.S. military veterans. It compares a Direct Referral for Apnea Monitoring (DREAM) model with traditional in-person consultations to see which method provides faster access to testing and treatment. The study aims to reduce wait times for home sleep apnea testing while ensuring that the accuracy of diagnoses remains high. By focusing on veterans at risk for obstructive sleep apnea, the research seeks to enhance their overall health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are U.S. military veterans who are at risk for obstructive sleep apnea.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have obstructive sleep apnea or are not veterans may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce wait times for sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment, leading to better health outcomes for veterans.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that innovative care delivery models can improve access to healthcare services, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES
- VETERANS AFFAIRS MED CTR SAN FRANCISCO — SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SARMIENTO, KATHLEEN FUMIKO — VETERANS AFFAIRS MED CTR SAN FRANCISCO
- Study coordinator: SARMIENTO, KATHLEEN FUMIKO
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.
Conditions: Cardiovascular Diseases