Could a sleep apnea machine keep heart patients out of the hospital?
NCT ID NCT03647891
First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study investigates whether diagnosing and treating obstructive sleep apnea with CPAP therapy early, while patients are still in the hospital for heart problems, can reduce the chance of being readmitted within 30 days. The trial enrolls adults with heart failure, heart attack, or arrhythmia who also have sleep apnea. Participants receive CPAP, a device that keeps the airway open during sleep, and researchers track readmission rates and other health outcomes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy
- What this could lead to
- If successful, early CPAP treatment could become a standard part of cardiac care to prevent hospital readmissions.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study without a control group, so results may not be conclusive. CPAP adherence can be low, which may limit its impact.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Sleep Center; San Bernardino County Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente
Fontana, California, 92335, United States
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