Could a home sleep test beat the hospital for diagnosing apnea?

NCT ID NCT07744880

Not yet recruiting Diagnosis Sponsor: Escola Superior de Ciencias da Saude Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether performing a sleep study at home through primary care is more cost-effective than the standard hospital-based approach for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea. Adults with suspected apnea will be randomly assigned to either home testing via their local health unit or the usual scheduling system. The study compares costs, wait times, and patient satisfaction to see if the home strategy could ease the burden on Brazil's public health system.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Home polysomnography (sleep study) performed by primary care health professionals
What this could lead to: If home sleep testing in primary care proves more cost-effective, it could reduce wait times and improve access to sleep apnea diagnosis in public health systems.
What could go wrong: The trial is small (60 participants) and results may not apply broadly. Home testing may be less accurate than in-lab studies, and cost-effectiveness depends on local healthcare factors.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA (OSA)

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