OurSleepKit A Mobile Health Program for Couples to Improve Adherence to CPAP Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating if a couple-focused mobile health intervention called OurSleepKit can improve the use of continuous positive airway pressure CPAP therapy in adults newly diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea OSA. The study includes patients who are candidates for CPAP treatment and their partners, aiming to support better adherence to CPAP, which is the primary treatment for OSA. The trial is randomized and involves providing supportive information and resources through mobile devices to couples. Participants will be divided into two groups one group will use the OurSleepKit app along with usual care, while the control group will receive usual care without the app. OurSleepKit delivers tailored content and prompts to both patients and their partners to encourage positive involvement and coping strategies related to CPAP treatment. The intervention lasts for 6 months, during which participants can engage with the app at their own pace. During the study, participants will complete questionnaires at five time points before starting CPAP, and after 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months of CPAP use. These assessments cover CPAP adherence, partner involvement, symptoms, quality of life, and coping. Some couples may also participate in a one-hour virtual discussion about their experience. The primary outcome is CPAP adherence at 6 months, with additional measures including self-efficacy, functional status, daytime sleepiness, and sleep quality.

OurSleepKit To Support CPAP Adherence