New app-based program aims to boost sleep apnea treatment success

This study tests a 4-month personalized digital program (PASS) to help people with obstructive sleep apnea start and continue using positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy. Sixty overweight, inactive adults newly diagnosed with sleep apnea will be randomly assigned to either the PASS program or a general hygiene program. The PASS includes motivational interviewing, a digital platform for tracking and education, and chat-based support. Researchers will measure how many participants start PAP therapy and how often they use it, along with changes in sleep, activity, and diet.