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Mindfulness may help teens stick with sleep apnea treatment

NCT ID NCT05499286

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a mindfulness program could help teenagers with obstructive sleep apnea use their CPAP machine more regularly. 37 teens aged 13-18 with moderate to severe sleep apnea took part. The program taught skills like awareness and resilience, and the researchers compared CPAP usage to a group that received online peer support. The goal was to see if mindfulness could improve adherence and, in turn, reduce daytime sleepiness and boost quality of life.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Mindfulness program (MARS-A curriculum)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help teens stick with CPAP therapy, leading to better sleep and daytime functioning.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 37 participants. The mindfulness program may not work for everyone, and results may not apply to all teens with sleep apnea.

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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 OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA (MODERATE TO SEVERE)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital for Sick Children

    Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X9, Canada

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