Couples tackle sleep apnea: new study boosts CPAP use and bedtime bonding
NCT ID NCT07447284
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a program that includes remote monitoring, couple therapy, and peer support can help African American patients with sleep apnea use their CPAP machine more consistently. The goal is to improve sleep and quality of life for both the patient and their bed partner. About 440 couples will take part.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 440 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jul 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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30 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria - Patient: * Moderate or severe OSA (Apnea hypopnea index ≥ 15 events/hour) * Age ≥ 30 years * Bed partner for ≥ last 6 months who is willing to participate * English proficient Inclusion Criteria - Bed Partner * Bed partner for ≥ 6 months and willing to participate * English proficient Exclusion Criteria - Patient: * Terminal illness * Neurocognitive disorder that prevents informed consent * Unstable housing * Need for other forms of positive airway pressure (BPAP or VPAP) * Pregnancy
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Conditions
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The places running it
2 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The MetroHealth System
RECRUITINGCleveland, Ohio, 44109, United States
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University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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