Group-based Peer Support Versus Individual Education for Patients Undergoing CPAP Treatment



Status:Completed
Conditions:Insomnia Sleep Studies, Pulmonary
Therapuetic Areas:Psychiatry / Psychology, Pulmonary / Respiratory Diseases
Healthy:No
Age Range:21 - Any
Updated:3/23/2019
Start Date:October 2015
End Date:September 2016

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Trial Summary
Trial Overview
Inclusion Criteria
The investigators will compare two alternatives designed to maximize adherence to continuous
positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) - peer-support
administered in groups, versus individual education.

The study is a 6-week, open-label, parallel-arm, randomized controlled trial comparing peer
support and individual education (the latter of which was designed to mimic usual care).
Participants in the peer-support (intervention) arm will be encouraged to attend two
peer-support sessions, with one session occurring immediately prior to beginning CPAP and the
other occurring two weeks later. Participants in the individual education (comparator) arm
will begin CPAP without attendance at any peer-support sessions.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (no cut-off for severity)

- Prescribed continuous positive airway pressure

Exclusion Criteria:

- Not fluent in English

- Prior CPAP use at home

- Current use of any non-CPAP treatment for obstructive sleep apnea

- A co-morbid sleep disorder

- Use of supplemental oxygen

- A clinical need for urgent CPAP therapy
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Brigham and Women's Hosp
75 Francis street
Boston, Massachusetts 02115
(617) 732-5500
Phone: 617-732-5987
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