Trial name or title |
A randomised trial demonstrating the feasibility of a group‐based peer‐support intervention for maximizing CPAP adherence |
Methods |
Randomised, controlled trial |
Participants |
N = 40; aged >21 years, newly diagnosed with OSA; 70% male, median age = 52 years [IQR=39‐62] |
Interventions |
Group‐based behavioral intervention delivered by trained 'patient advocates' (successful CPAP users) x two 90‐minute sessions vs standard care |
Outcomes |
% of participants using machine < 4 hours per night over 6 weeks, % agreement that attendance of peer support group was helpful |
Starting date |
2015 |
Contact information |
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Notes |
Author correspondence (25 Jan 2019): data currently available through NCT entry NCT02538419, results have yet to be published as a full manuscript. |