Using hypnosis to improve CPAP adherence in sleep apnea patients
Official title: Effect of Hypnosis on Adherence to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy in Sleep-disordered Breathing: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois · NCT06397365 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether hypnosis can help adults with sleep apnea use their CPAP machines more regularly and for longer periods.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lausanne, Canton of Vaud) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 2, 2025 |
| Main results expected | February 2027 |
| Study ends | November 2027 |
| Registry record updated | April 4, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06397365 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who have been prescribed CPAP therapy but are currently non-adherent due to intolerance.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who refuse to experience hypnosis will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effect of medical hypnosis on improving adherence to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy among patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Given that a significant percentage of patients struggle with CPAP adherence, the study aims to explore whether hypnosis can enhance the duration and consistency of CPAP usage. Participants will be adults who have been prescribed CPAP but have shown intolerance, using it for less than 3 hours per night on average. The study will assess the impact of hypnosis on their adherence to treatment over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve CPAP adherence, leading to better health outcomes for patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of hypnosis in medical settings is not widely tested specifically for CPAP adherence, there is emerging interest in its potential benefits, suggesting this approach may be novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * ≥ 18 years of age * Indication for long-term CPAP treatment for sleep-disordered breathing. * Intolerance of CPAP with use of less than 3h/night on average (assessed at the second CPAP check-up by the home care provider 1 to 3 months CPAP introduction). * Ability to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient's refusal to experience hypnosis.
Where it's running
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CHUVaudois
Lausanne, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.