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Mindfulness may help teens stick with sleep apnea treatment

NCT ID NCT05499286

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

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

37 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2020

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

13 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adolescent age (13-18 years) * Confirmed diagnosis of moderate or severe OSA * Adolescent should have the capacity to consent themselves Exclusion Criteria: * Known developmental delay such that they are not able to participate in the study; * Neuromuscular disorders * Central sleep apnea * Known diagnosis of severe psychiatric illnesses (e.g. suicidal ideation) * Limited knowledge and proficiency in English to complete the study as judged by the clinical team

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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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