Study of Motivation and Personality Factors to Improve CPAP Use in Adults with Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating whether certain physical and psychological traits, as well as a motivational phone call, affect how well adults with severe obstructive sleep apnea OSA stick to their CPAP therapy over three months. The study focuses on traits assessed by anxiety and personality questionnaires and a self-efficacy questionnaire related to sleep apnea treatment. It also aims to find out if a single motivational phone call one month after starting CPAP helps improve adherence compared to usual care. Participants will first undergo a sleep study polysomnography and complete three questionnaires before beginning CPAP therapy. They will then be randomly assigned to one of two groups one receiving a motivational phone call from a doctor one month after starting CPAP, and the other receiving standard CPAP therapy without this call. The phone call includes personalized support and education to encourage regular CPAP use. During the study, participants will be followed for three months. At the end of this period, researchers will collect data directly from the CPAP devices to measure adherence. They will also analyze the baseline psychological assessments and the effect of the motivational call on CPAP use. This approach helps to understand factors influencing treatment adherence and the potential benefit of motivational support.

Boosting CPAP Use in Adults With Severe Sleep Apnea: Role of Motivation and Psychological Factors