Randomised controlled trial (RCT) of continuous positive airways pressure therapy (CPAP) versus placebo in the treatment of sleep apnoea
Completed
- Conditions
- Respiratory tract diseases: Other respiratory tract diseaseRespiratorySleep disorders
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN84891166
- Lead Sponsor
- HS R&D Regional Programme Register - Department of Health (UK)
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Male
- Target Recruitment
- 101
Inclusion Criteria
1. 101 men attending Osler Chest Unit, Churchill Hospital Epworth
2. Sleepiness score of >10 and 10hr of >4% Sa02 dips on overnight sleep study
3. Aged between 30-65 years
Exclusion Criteria
Does not meet inclusion criteria
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Improvements in excessive daytime sleepiness and self-reported health status
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method ot provided at time of registration