Validation of the Dayzz Digital Sleep Training App in Insomnia and Sleep Apnea

Validation of the Dayzz Digital Sleep Training App in Insomnia and Sleep Apnea

The prevalence of sleep disorders has achieved epidemic proportions in Western countries. Despite this, assessment and treatment of sleep disorders remains infrequent, unattainable, and often costly. Dayzz is aware of the need for easily accessible, user-friendly, and affordable treatment strategies for known sleep conditions. This research proposes a randomized controlled outcome study aimed to validate a, digitized, cost-effective mobile app which assesses and manages insomnia and CPAP adherence in persons with sleep apnea. The app's sleep training protocols recommend life-style and behavioral changes and tracks these changes with the aim of improving sleep and well-being. In this study, the dayzz app digital treatment protocol will be compared to the standard treatment for these sleep conditions by a sleep professional.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients aged 21-65 years of age referred to the Carmel Hospital sleep clinic and diagnosed by the clinic physician with either Sleep Apnea (referred for CPAP treatment) or Insomnia.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient age <21 years.
• Patient who is not a member of Clalit Healthcare services.
• Persons with insufficient control of the English language required for adequate use of app.
• Persons with insufficient experience/knowledge and/or use of digital apps/smartphones.
• Persons with serious medical or psychiatric conditions.
• Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Nighttime shift-workers.
• Persons who are unable to provide consent due to mental incapacity.
• Persons referred for evaluation of sleep by Ministry of Transportation (for licensing purposes).
• Persons with comorbid insomnia and sleep apnea