Investigating decision-making and CPAP adherence in sleep apnea patients
Effort-based Decision-making as a Possible Predictor of Poor Adherence to CPAP Treatment in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
NA · Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA · NCT04557293
This study is testing how the way people make decisions affects their ability to stick with CPAP treatment for sleep apnea.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 64 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Pavia) |
| Trial ID | NCT04557293 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to explore the relationship between effort-based decision-making and adherence to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) treatment. It aims to assess cognitive functions, particularly how decision-making processes may affect patients' ability to adhere to CPAP therapy. Participants will undergo cognitive evaluations at the time of diagnosis and again after six months of CPAP use to identify any changes and correlations. The study includes a control group for comparative analysis.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea.
Not a fit: Patients with a BMI of 35 or higher, significant cognitive impairment, or other complex sleep or psychiatric disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve adherence to CPAP therapy in patients with obstructive sleep apnea, leading to better health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on CPAP adherence, this specific focus on effort-based decision-making in relation to cognitive function is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 * AHI±15 Exclusion Criteria: * BMI ≥ 35 Kg/m2 * MMSE \<24 * Complex sleep apnoea * Sleep disorder * Psychiatric disorder
Where this trial is running
Pavia
- ICS Maugeri Pavia — Pavia, Italy (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Nicola Canessa, PhD — IRCCS Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri - Scuola superiore IUSS Pavia
- Study coordinator: Nicola Canessa, PhD
- Email: nicola.canessa@icsmaugeri.it
- Phone: +39 0382 375845
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Adherence, apnoea, effort based decision making, rehabilitation, adherence