A Mindfulness-Based Intervention to Improve CPAP

Not Applicable

Active, not recruiting

• Conditions: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (Moderate to Severe); Obstructive Sleep Apnea
• Interventions: Other: Mindfulness Program

• Registration Number: NCT05499286
• Lead Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children

Brief Summary

The main purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based intervention in improving CPAP use compared to online peer support

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2020-06-28
• Study First Submitted: 2022-04-25
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-08-10
• Study First Posted: 2022-08-12
• Status Verified: 2025-05
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-05-16
• Last Update Posted: 2025-05-21
• Primary Completion: 2025-05-31
• Study Completion: 2025-09-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 102

Inclusion Criteria

• Adolescent age (13-18 years)
• Confirmed diagnosis of moderate or severe OSA
• Adolescent should have the capacity to consent themselves

Exclusion Criteria

• Known developmental delay such that they are not able to participate in the study;
• Neuromuscular disorders
• Central sleep apnea
• Known diagnosis of severe psychiatric illnesses (e.g. suicidal ideation)
• Limited knowledge and proficiency in English to complete the study as judged by the clinical team

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Mindfulness Program	Mindfulness Program	Participants will attend an online mindfulness program known as the Mindful Awareness and Resilience Skills for Adolescents (MARS-A) program.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The effectiveness of MBI for CPAP adherence.	Week 4-12	The primary objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) in improving CPAP adherence in adolescents with OSA when compared to online peer support. Adherence to CPAP will be measured objectively as hours of usage of CPAP per night.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The effects of increased adherence on mental, physical, and psychosocial statuses.	Week 4-12	Evaluate the effects of increased CPAP adherence on daytime sleepiness, HRQOL, psychosocial functioning and mental health status (e.g. anxiety and depression). This will be measured by administering questionnaires at baseline, before intervention, after intervention and again at follow-up.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hospital for Sick Children; 🇨🇦 Toronto, Ontario, Canada