Effects of CPAP treatment on pain in people with sleep apnea

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study investigates the relationship between continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment and pain outcomes in individuals diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and chronic pain. Participants will complete questionnaires at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months after starting CPAP therapy to assess pain intensity and CPAP adherence. The study aims to explore how CPAP usage and baseline apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) correlate with pain outcomes, as well as the prevalence of chronic pain in patients with OSA. The findings could provide insights into the management of chronic pain in patients undergoing CPAP treatment.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Participants must be 18 years of age or older
* Participants must be able to read and write in Dutch, French or English
* Participants must be diagnosed with clinically relevant OSA and newly start CPAP treatment:
* AHI ≥ 15
* Prescribed CPAP for the first time as a treatment for their OSA
* Participants must have read and signed the ICF

Exclusion Criteria:

* Participants who are currently receiving CPAP treatment or have had a CPAP treatment in the last year
* Participant receiving CPAP for other conditions than OSA (e.g. Central Sleep Apnoea)

Where it's running

• Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel
  Brussels, Belgium Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Nils Runge, MSc
• Email: nils.arno.andreas.runge@vub.be
• Phone: +32 2 477 44 20

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.