At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 3Completed· 1,105 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Active CPAP +1 moredevice
Likely dose
Nightly nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) at individualized therapeutic pressureAI-extracted
Key inclusion· 2
- ✓Male or female adults age 18 years or older
- ✓Diagnosis of OSAS using clinical criteria defined by the study protocol
Key exclusion· 9
- ✕Prior treatment for OSAS with continuous positive airway pressure or surgery
- ✕Cardiac/cardiovascular complications: low blood oxygen, congestive heart failure, history of angina, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, stroke, or cardiac rhythm disturbance
- ✕Use of hypnotics, anxiolytics, sedating antidepressants, anticonvulsants, sedating antihistamines, stimulants, or other medications affecting neurocognitive function and alertness
- ✕Chronic neurological disorders affecting neurocognitive abilities or daily function
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APPLES: Apnea Positive Pressure Long-Term Efficacy Study
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Active CPAP and Sham CPAP for Lung Diseases and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 1,105 participants across 5 sites.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS).
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsLung Diseases, Sleep Apnea Syndromes, Sleep
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsNational Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Timeline
Phase 3CompletedFinished
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Enrollment StartSep 2002
First PostedJan 2003
Primary CompletionAug 2008
Study CompletionSep 2008
TodayJul 2026
First PostedJan 13, 2003
Enrollment StartSep 1, 2002
Primary CompletionAug 1, 2008
Study CompletionSep 1, 2008
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 5.9 yearsPosted 23.5 years ago
Interventions
Active CPAPdevice
Nightly nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
Sham CPAPdevice
Sham CPAP machine will be used for participants in the placebo group.