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The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of three interventions on CPAP adherence.
To determine whether there is a need for a more intensive one on one interaction with the patient in order to improve CPAP usage. And also to try to identify in general which population of patients may require a more intensive intervention.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Weekly phone calls | Active Comparator | Will be called weekly to answer questions regarding usage. |
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| Frequently asked questions | Active Comparator | Providing written general answers to commonly asked questions. |
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| Usual care | Active Comparator |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Weekly phone calls | Behavioral | Calling weekly to answer questions regarding CPAP usage. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| To determine which intervention will improve CPAP compliance in sleep apnea | 6 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| To try to identify which individual characteristics within a group may require a specific intervention | 6 weeks |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| George L Zaldivar, M.D. | CAMC Health System | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| CAMC Sleep Center | Charleston | West Virginia | 25301 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
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| D020181 | Sleep Apnea, Obstructive |
| ID | Term |
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| D012891 | Sleep Apnea Syndromes |
| D001049 | Apnea |
| D012120 | Respiration Disorders |
| D012140 | Respiratory Tract Diseases |
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| Frequently asked questions | Behavioral | Answers to frequently asked questions in pre-printed form. |
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| Usual care | Behavioral | Answers will be provided by the renter of the equipment, and the sleep center if asked in addition to explanations by the sleep specialist. |
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| D020919 |
| Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic |
| D020920 | Dyssomnias |
| D012893 | Sleep Wake Disorders |
| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |