Veterans may get faster sleep apnea care with new referral model
NCT ID NCT05419323
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new approach called DREAM, where Veterans at risk for sleep apnea could go straight to home sleep testing without an initial in-person clinic visit. Over 6,500 Veterans took part to see if this speeds up diagnosis and treatment. The goal is to make sleep apnea care more accessible and efficient.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to faster and more convenient sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment for Veterans, reducing wait times.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study focused on care delivery, not a new treatment. Results may not apply outside the VA system.
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Conditions
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Locations
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San Francisco VA Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, California, 94121-1563, United States
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VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive Division, Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15240, United States
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VA Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR
Portland, Oregon, 97207-2964, United States