Cost-effectiveness Analysis of Home Polysomnography Made by Primary Care - (SONOPC Study) (NCT07744880) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Cost-effectiveness Analysis of Home Polysomnography Made by Primary Care - (SONOPC Study)
60 participantsStarted 2026-09-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to assess the cost-effectiveness of a home polyssomnography made by primary care compared to standard protocol for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea in both genders. Researchers will compare if a polyssomnography made by primary care is more cost-effective than standard protocol to see if this strategy decrease the wait time to get this exam in public health system in Brazil .
Participants will undergo diagnostic screening using the STOP-BANG and Epworth questionnaires; following the identification of apnea risk, they will be randomized into two groups: one group will undergo the examination via the health department's scheduling system, while the other will do so through primary health care services at the unit closest to their residence.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* aged 18 years or older;
* present clinical suspicion of OSA, confirmed by screening using the STOP-BANG and Epworth Sleepiness Scale questionnaires;
* be receiving care at Basic Health Units (UBS), or be registered on the Central Regulation waiting list system for polysomnography (PSG);
Exclusion Criteria:
* use of home oxygen therapy;
* use of invasive or non-invasive mechanical ventilation;
* use of a tracheostomy;
* change of residence during the data collection period;
* known allergy to materials used in sleep monitoring equipment.
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.