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Sleep apnea trial for latino couples aims to boost CPAP use and cut Alzheimer's risk

NCT ID NCT06649929

Disease control Sponsor: University of Utah Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests a culturally tailored sleep program for Latino couples where one partner has sleep apnea and is starting CPAP therapy. The program includes three telehealth sessions teaching sleep skills and support strategies. Researchers want to see if it improves CPAP use and sleep quality for both partners, and whether better sleep might lower Alzheimer's risk. About 80 couples will take part.

What this could mean

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Active substance
couples-based behavioral sleep intervention
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could help Latino couples stick with CPAP therapy and improve sleep, potentially lowering Alzheimer's risk over time.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-phase trial with only 80 couples, so results may not apply broadly. The link to Alzheimer's risk is speculative and not directly tested.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 2

Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.

Participants

About 80 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2025

Expected to finish

Mar 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

35 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Patients inclusion criteria: * Self-reported Latino ethnicity * Age \>35, 3) * Diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea and intend to start PAP * Never used positive airway pressure or-restarting CPAP after 3 months * Married or cohabiting with a romantic partner for \>1 year * Able to read/write English or Spanish * Access to cellular (active data plan) or Wi-Fi, or able to use study devices in order to complete the telehealth intervention. Partner inclusion criteria: * Able to read/write in English or Spanish * Interested in improving their sleep (yes/no) * Access to cellular (active data plan) or Wi-Fi, to complete the telehealth intervention or able to use a study device. Partners of all ethnicities will be invited to participate. The intervention will be delivered in couples preferred language. Exclusion criteria for both patient and partner * High risk or presence of moderate to severe comorbid sleep disorders (i.e., restless legs syndrome) * History of cognitive or neurological or major psychiatric disorders * Unstable or serious medical illness that would interfere with participation (cancer, renal disease on dialysis, moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease * Patients with need for more complex care (e.g., adaptive servo-ventilation, supplemental oxygen) or concurrent sleep apnea treatment such as bariatric surgery or oral appliance * Overnight work \> 1x per month; 7) Pregnancy/desire to become pregnant in the study period; 8) Current participation in behavioral sleep treatment (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia) * Concurrent participation in another clinical trial * Caregiving for an infant \< 2 years old or adult who requires overnight assistance

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

obstructive sleep apnea syndrome Parasomnias sleep apnea syndrome sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Sleep apnea Sleep disturbance

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Banner Health

    Tuscon, Arizona, 85713, United States

  • University of Utah

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108, United States

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