Status:

COMPLETED

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Titration and Treatment Versus Auto-adjusting PAP Treatment for Sleep Apnea

Lead Sponsor:

North Florida Foundation for Research and Education

Conditions:

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Eligibility:

All Genders

21-89 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this randomized prospective study is to compare the efficacy of two approaches to initiate Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) treatment in patients diagnosed as having obstructive sleep apn...

Detailed Description

RESEARCH PLAN: All patients being evaluated for possible OSA are required to attend a Sleep Education and Evaluation Class before having a sleep study. At this class they receive information on sleep ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • OSA, Apnea-hypopnea index \> 5/hour

Exclusion

  • Prior CPAP
  • Uncontrolled Depression
  • Moderate to Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • Hypoventilation
  • Average estimated nightly total sleep time \< 4 hours
  • Shift work
  • Unstable depression
  • Upper airway surgery
  • Uncontrolled Restless legs syndrome (RLS), narcolepsy
  • Use of supplemental oxygen
  • Severe congestive heart failure
  • Use of nightly potent narcotics
  • Severe obesity (BMI \> 40)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 1 2010

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2012

Estimated Enrollment :

156 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00988351

Start Date

February 1 2010

End Date

December 1 2012

Last Update

November 3 2014

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Malcom Randall VA Medical Center

Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32608