NCT03446560

Brief Summary

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is treated with a continuous positive airway pressure, so called CPAP. A new technology that enables telemetric monitoring of CPAP therapy. This study randomizes 560 patients to A) conventional follow up procedures or B to a telemedicine based follow up procedure. Main endpoint parameter is CPAP treatment compliance at 3 months after start of treatment.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
403

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2018

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2018

Completed
17 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 18, 2018

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 27, 2018

Completed
1.2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 30, 2019

Completed
8 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 23, 2019

Completed
Last Updated

January 14, 2020

Status Verified

January 1, 2020

Enrollment Period

1.3 years

First QC Date

January 18, 2018

Last Update Submit

January 13, 2020

Conditions

Keywords

ComplianceTelemedicinePatient related outcome measures

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • CPAP treatment compliance at 3 months

    Mean nightly use of CPAP treatment (h/night) according to the built in time counter of the CPAP device, between group difference

    3 months

Secondary Outcomes (5)

  • Reduction of daytime sleepiness

    3 months

  • Reduction of the degree of sleep apnea

    3 months

  • Non Acceptance Rate of CPAP therapy

    3 months

  • Health care utilization during follow up

    3 months

  • Patient satisfaction regarding the follow up procedure

    3 months

Other Outcomes (2)

  • Degree of comorbid depression and anxiety symptoms

    3 months

  • Degree of comorbid insomnia

    3 months

Study Arms (2)

CPAP, conventional follow up

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Follow up of patients after initiation of treatment according to clinical routine at the study site.

Device: CPAP, conventional follow up

CPAP, telemedicine based follow up

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Follow up of patients after initiation of treatment according to a telemedicine based routine.

Device: CPAP, telemedicine based follow up

Interventions

Positive airway pressure to splint the airway and to prevent apneas during sleep. Follow up of patients after initiation of treatment according to clinical routine at the study site. Patients are informed to call or visit the sleep center in case of problems with the CPAP device. At 3 months a follow up visit is scheduled at the sleep center. CPAP compliance data will be downloaded and all patients fill in a number of questionaires related to the CPAP treatment effects on sleep apnea symptoms and health related quality of Life. Mask fitting will be tested.

CPAP, conventional follow up

Follow up of patients by means of a telemedicine solution for surveillance of CPAP treatment, Compliance with and efficacy of CPAP can be followed up by the sleep center personnel on a regular basis. Patients with low compliance and mask fitting problems will be contacted by phone. At the end of the 3 months period a visit at the sleep center will be scheduled only for patients with low compliance, low treatment efficacy, or high mask leakage. All patients will be asked to fill in a number of questionaires related to CPAP treatment effects on sleep apnea symptoms and health related quality of Life.

CPAP, telemedicine based follow up

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Verified sleep apnea diagnosis according to ICSD II criteria
  • Indication for CPAP treatment according to Swedish national guidelines
  • Capacity to read and understand the Swedish language
  • Willingness to test CPAP treatment

You may not qualify if:

  • Instable concomitant disease requiring frequent hospitalization
  • Alcohol and drug abuse
  • Non-availability during the follow up during 3 months (e.g. frequent or long-term travelling)
  • Hypoventilation syndrome with PCO2\>7kpa

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Sleep Disorders Center

Gothenburg, 41345, Sweden

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Fridriksson B, Berndtson M, Hamnered H, Faeder E, Zou D, Hedner J, Grote L. Beneficial Effects of Early Intervention Telemedicine-based Follow-Up in Sleep Apnea: A Randomized Controlled Multicenter Trial. Ann Am Thorac Soc. 2023 Oct;20(10):1499-1507. doi: 10.1513/AnnalsATS.202208-723OC.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Sleep Apnea SyndromesPatient Compliance

Interventions

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

ApneaRespiration DisordersRespiratory Tract DiseasesSleep Disorders, IntrinsicDyssomniasSleep Wake DisordersNervous System DiseasesPatient Acceptance of Health CareTreatment Adherence and ComplianceHealth BehaviorBehavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Positive-Pressure RespirationRespiration, ArtificialAirway ManagementTherapeuticsRespiratory Therapy

Study Officials

  • Ludger Grote

    Respiratory Medicine, Sahlgrenska University Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: Randomized, open-label, multicenter, parallell group design
Sponsor Type
OTHER GOV
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
MD, Senior Consultant, Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 18, 2018

First Posted

February 27, 2018

Study Start

January 1, 2018

Primary Completion

April 30, 2019

Study Completion

December 23, 2019

Last Updated

January 14, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-01

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

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