Improving CPAP use in adults with severe sleep apnea through motivation and psychological factors

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 clinical trial aims to investigate the relationship between psychological traits and adherence to CPAP therapy in adults diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea. Participants will complete questionnaires assessing their psychological characteristics and self-efficacy before starting CPAP therapy. Additionally, the study will evaluate the effectiveness of a motivational phone call made one month after therapy initiation in enhancing adherence to CPAP use at the three-month follow-up. The trial will compare adherence rates between those who receive the motivational call and those who do not.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion 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

Exclusion Criteria:

* 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

Where it's running

• University of Split School of Medicine
  Split, Dalmatia, Croatia Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Ivana Pavlinac Dodig, Assoc. Prof.
• Email: ivana.pavlinac@mefst.hr
• Phone: +38521557853

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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.