Remote care for sleep apnea may rival In-Person visits for blood pressure control
NCT ID NCT06064630
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether managing sleep apnea remotely with a breathing device (APAP) can lower blood pressure as well as traditional in-person care. Researchers enrolled 344 adults with suspected sleep apnea in Beijing. Participants were randomly assigned to either telemedicine-based or outpatient management. The main goal was to see if 24-hour blood pressure improved similarly in both groups.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Automatic continuous positive airway pressure (APAP) device
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that remote care for sleep apnea is as effective as in-person visits for lowering blood pressure, making treatment more accessible.
What could go wrong
This is a completed single-center trial, so results may not apply broadly. The study compares management methods, not a new treatment, so the impact is limited to care delivery.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Peking University People's Hospital
Beijing, China