New tool aims to unmask why sleep apnea patients abandon their breathing machines
NCT ID NCT05530967
First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a questionnaire called the PAP Problems Triaging Tool, designed to identify why people with obstructive sleep apnea struggle to use their positive airway pressure (PAP) machines. Researchers will ask adults newly prescribed PAP therapy to complete the questionnaire at days 5, 10, and 30, and will track their actual machine use. The goal is to see if the tool can predict who will stop using their device, so that targeted help can be offered early.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a questionnaire (PAP Problems Triaging Tool) and video education
- What this could lead to
- If validated, this tool could help doctors quickly identify and address specific problems patients have with PAP therapy, potentially improving long-term adherence and sleep apnea outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational validation study, not a treatment trial. The tool may not accurately predict adherence in all patients, and the findings may not apply outside the specific health system studied.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA (OSA) are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
Kaiser Permanente Fontana Sleep Clinic
Fontana, California, 92335, United States
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Blood tests may one day replace sleep studies for apnea
- Freezing away sleep apnea: a new procedure targets throat fat to open the airway
- A Two-Question survey could help doctors catch sleep disorders earlier
- Smarter Follow-Up could boost CPAP use and cut costs
- Could a whisper in your ear treat sleep apnea?
- Could a tiny nerve implant silence sleep apnea without a mask?