Smart watch boosts CPAP use in sleep apnea patients
NCT ID NCT05530265
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether wearing a smart watch and using a health app could help people with obstructive sleep apnea use their CPAP machine more regularly. 46 adults who either had never used CPAP or used it less than 4 hours a night were given a smart watch and app for 90 days. The goal was to see if the extra health tracking and feedback improved how often and how long they used the CPAP.
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Active substance
smart watch and health app
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give doctors a simple, non-drug way to help people stick with CPAP therapy and get better sleep.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 46 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be small or not last beyond 90 days.
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Seoul National University Hospital
Seoul, 03080, South Korea