Can a smartphone app boost CPAP therapy for sleep apnea?
NCT ID NCT05049928
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding a telerehabilitation program (using a mobile app, video calls, and online coaching) to standard CPAP therapy helps obese adults with severe sleep apnea. 180 participants were followed for 6 months to see if the program improved daytime sleepiness, quality of life, blood pressure, and inflammation. The goal is to see if technology can help people make lasting lifestyle changes alongside their breathing machine.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- telerehabilitation program (mobile app, teleconsultation, video conferencing with health professionals)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that adding a home-based rehab program to standard CPAP therapy helps people with sleep apnea feel less sleepy and have better heart health.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study, but results are not yet widely confirmed. The program requires patient motivation and access to technology, which may not work for everyone.
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Conditions
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CHU Montpellier
Montpellier, 34080, France
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