App-Based Optimization of Long-Term CPAP Adherence and Quality of Life

An App-Based, Precision Medicine Approach to Optimize Long-Term CPAP Adherence and Quality of Life

The purpose of this study is to optimize the time of CPAP usage to at least 6 hours a night for 6 nights per week for people who have OSA with the help of a smartphone application called SmartWell24. This application aims to target CPAP adherence.

Inclusion Criteria:

• In both trials of Aim 2, twenty adults (≥18 years) per trial will be recruited who are newly diagnosed with OSA and speak English.

• In both trials, we will purposely recruit samples balanced by biological sex and OSA severity (apnea hypopnea index: 5-14 vs. ≥ 15).

• Inclusion Criteria are the same for both Aim 2 trials; Adult patients from MCCSM sites who:

  • Are diagnosed with OSA based on clinical diagnostic testing via laboratory or home-based sleep study;
  • Own and have the functional and cognitive ability to use an Apple (iOS9 or higher) or Android (4.2 or higher) smartphone with minimal to no assistance;
  • Are prescribed continuous or auto-titrated CPAP;
  • Agree to using a smartphone application and wearable wrist sensor; and
  • Speak and read English.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unwilling to complete study measures and engage with SleepWell24;
• Refuse to not use the Fitbit application during the study trial;
• Have any conditions that would impede full participation (e.g., communication or cognitive impairments that limit ability to read and/or follow directions, other acute or severe health, cognitive, or psychological conditions);
• Currently participating in other lifestyle programs (e.g. active, formal weight loss program or research study; smoking cessation program, etc.);
• Decide to use a different PAP device than ResMed Airsense 10;
• Prescribed high-dose benzodiazepines (equivalent to > 1 mg lorazapam/night);
• Daily opioid medication use at night;'
• Unwilling to discontinue use of any current wearable sensor for the duration of the trial;
• Previous documented history of treatment/referral for claustrophobia;
• Previous CPAP use;
• Currently engaging in shiftwork defined as night shift or rotating day and night shifts; and
• Currently pregnant, trying to conceive, or breastfeeding.