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Using Telemedicine to Improve Veteran Sleep Apnea Care
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Video Teleconferencing Care and Usual Care for Sleep Apnea Syndromes. Completed, enrolled 23 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is highly prevalent in the Veteran population given the risk factors of male gender, being overweight, and increasing age. OSA is caused by upper airway obstruction, resulting in arousals from sleep and hypoxia. While continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a highly efficacious treatment for OSA, compliance with treatment is suboptimal. Because research shows that adherence patterns are established early in treatment, we seek to use a technology that enables early and frequent productive interactions between patient and provider.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The core component of the VTC intervention is the frequent contact between patient and provider using a telemedicine system that allows for audio-visual communication.
Consists of one week telephone call and one month clinic visit