Behavioral Optimization to Overcome Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment Barriers
United States128 participantsStarted 2026-11-02
Plain-language summary
Previous studies have shown that programs encouraging the use of OSA treatments can help patients use these treatments more often, but the improvement is usually modest. This trial will test if giving patients a decision-making tool when they are first diagnosed with OSA, and combining their responses from this tool into a supportive program, will improve sleep quality and help them use their treatment more regularly.
Who can participate
Age range
50 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* referred for an overnight diagnostic sleep test to evaluate for sleep-disordered breathing during the study period
* currently untreated for OSA (not prescribed therapy in the past year)
Exclusion Criteria:
* referral for overnight sleep test is for another reason than to diagnosis sleep-disordered breathing
* unable to read printed material (e.g., magazine) in English language
* unable to write
* unstable medical/psychiatric illness (e.g., recent hospitalization)
* Telephone Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) \< 21 or diagnosis of dementia
* unstable housing
* unable to attend study video or in-person visits
Questions worth asking your doctor
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.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)
Timeframe: 6-months after the end of the intervention/control sessions, which is approximately 8 months after randomization.