Effort-based Decision-making and CPAP Adherence (NCT04557293) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingNot Applicable
Effort-based Decision-making and CPAP Adherence
Italy64 participantsStarted 2021-03-10
Plain-language summary
Obstructive sleep apnoea is the most common sleep disorder in general population, and is often associated with cognitive deficit, mood disorders, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, excessive daytime somnolence, nicturia and an increased cardiovascular and metabolic risk. The gold standard of treatment is Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), but the adherence is often poor. The aim of our study is to investigate the effort based-decision making in patients with OSA, pre and post CPAP treatment, as a possible cause of poor adherence.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This study is measuring things like memory, executive function, and decision-making — does my current level of cognitive difficulty match what they're looking for, and is that something worth discussing with you before I consider joining?
2Since this trial is studying effort-based decision-making and how it relates to CPAP adherence, does my own history with CPAP use — whether I've struggled to stick with it or not — affect whether this study would be a good fit for me to discuss with you?
3This appears to be a research study rather than a treatment trial, so would participating actually change my care plan, or is it more about contributing data that could help others down the line?
4Given that the trial is still recruiting and is listed as 'Phase NA,' which suggests it may be observational or behavioral rather than testing a new drug or device, what would I actually be asked to do if I participated, and how much time would that take out of my regular schedule?
5Are there standard CPAP support programs or behavioral interventions already available to me that might help with adherence, and would it make more sense to try those first before considering participation in a research study like this one?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Memory
Timeframe: Change will be assesd before starting CPAP and after six months of CPAP treatment
2
Executive Function
Timeframe: Change will be assesd before starting CPAPT and after six months of CPAP treatment
3
Planning
Timeframe: Change will be assesd before starting CPAPT and after six months of CPAP treatment
4
Response inhibition
Timeframe: Change will be assesd before starting CPAPT and after six months of CPAP treatment
5
Efforth decision making
Timeframe: Change will be assesd before starting CPAPT and after six months of CPAP treatment