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. 2020 Apr 7;2020(4):CD007736. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD007736.pub3

Bakker 2017.

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
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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.