The effect of telemonitoring on adherence to continuous positive airway pressure in sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Sleep Apnea Hypopnea Syndrome; Respiratory

• Registration Number: ISRCTN12865936
• Lead Sponsor: igue Pulmonaire Genevoise

Brief Summary

2021 results in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33959620/ (added 10/05/2021)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2017-01-26
• Study Completion: 2018-12-31
• Last Update Posted: 24 May 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 120

Inclusion Criteria

1. Diagnosis of Sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome
2. The Apnea Hypopnea Index (AHI) recorded as greater than 15 per hour
3. Patient starting CPAP therapy
4. Over the age of 18

Exclusion Criteria

1. Previously treated for SAHS
2. Pregnant or nursing

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Mean CPAP use (hours/day) is measured by reviewing the downloaded data of the CPAP machine at 3 months and 12 months.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<br> 1. Percentage of adherent patients (>4h/day) is measured by reviewing the downloaded data of the CPAP machine at 3 months and 12 months<br> 2. Percentage of treatment discontinuation is measured by reviewing the downloaded data of the CPAP machine at 3 months and 12 months<br> 3. Time of nursing work in minutes measured using a chronometer. The time of nursing work is recorded at the end of each appointment on a specific sheet<br>