The POSAtive Study: Study for the Treatment of Positional Obstructive Sleep Apnea



Status:Completed
Conditions:Insomnia Sleep Studies, Pulmonary, Pulmonary
Therapuetic Areas:Psychiatry / Psychology, Pulmonary / Respiratory Diseases
Healthy:No
Age Range:20 - 80
Updated:8/23/2018
Start Date:March 1, 2017
End Date:July 12, 2018

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A Prospective, Randomized, Crossover Study of the NightBalance Sleep Position Trainer (SPT) Compared to Automatic Adjusting Positive Airway Pressure (APAP) for the Treatment of Positional Obstructive Sleep Apnea (POSA)

This study is a prospective, multi-center, randomized crossover of the NightBalance SPT
compared to APAP for the treatment of Positional Obstructive Sleep Apnea (POSA).

This study is a prospective, multi-center, randomized crossover of the NightBalance SPT
compared to APAP for the treatment of POSA.

The Primary Objective of the study is to demonstrate non-inferiority of treatment with the
SPT as compared to APAP.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Subject is between the ages of 20 and 80.

2. Diagnosis of POSA meeting all the following criteria per in-lab control PSG (performed
within 3 months of screening):

- Total AHI >15, or AHI >10 and <15 with ESS >10

- Supine AHI at least twice the non-supine AHI

- Non-supine AHI <10 (<5 in mild patients)

- Supine time >40% and <60%

3. Subject understands the study protocol and is willing and able to comply with study
requirements and sign informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Prior surgery to treat OSA (such as UPPP), or prior or current therapy or treatment
for OSA, with the exception of PAP being used for split night PSG only.

2. A female of child-bearing potential that is pregnant or intends to become pregnant.

3. Any unstable or severe medical condition of any organ system including congestive
heart failure, COPD, renal failure, neuromuscular disease, or at the discretion of the
site Principal Investigator (PI).

4. Taking medication that may affect sleep, sleepiness, or alertness including hypnotics,
sedatives, alerting agents, stimulants, opiates, sedating antidepressants, and
anticonvulsants.

5. Oxygen use.

6. The presence of any other sleep disorder (central sleep apnea (CSA >5), periodic limb
movement disorder (PLMAI >15), clinical diagnosis of insomnia or narcolepsy).

7. Excessive alcohol consumption (>21 drinks/week).

8. The use of any illegal drug(s).

9. Night or rotating shift work.

10. Severe claustrophobia.

11. Shoulder, neck, or back complaints that restrict sleeping position.

12. Subject requires use of more than 2 pillows under the head while sleeping or sleeps in
a bed/chair with raised upper body position.
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