Wearable tech aims to boost sleep apnea treatment adherence
NCT ID NCT06039865
First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a program using a consumer wearable device—which tracks oxygen levels during sleep—along with personalized weekly reports can help adults with obstructive sleep apnea use their positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy more consistently. Participants who are not currently adhering to their PAP therapy will either receive the wearable program immediately or after a waiting period, during which they receive usual care. The study compares changes in PAP usage between the two groups over about five weeks to see if the wearable-based approach improves adherence.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- A consumer wearable device that measures oxygen levels during sleep, paired with customized weekly reports
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this wearable-based program could offer a simple, low-cost way to help people with sleep apnea stick to their PAP therapy, potentially improving sleep and overall health.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is small (50 participants) and early, so results may not apply to everyone. The wearable device may not be as accurate as medical-grade equipment, and the program's success depends on participants' willingness to use it.
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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
Locations
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VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
North Hills, California, 91343, United States
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