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Telemonitoring With CPAP in Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Primary Health Care
Sponsor: Federal University of São Paulo
Summary
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent sleep disorder associated with cardiovascular, metabolic, cognitive, and psychological complications. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy is the gold standard treatment for moderate to severe OSA; however, long-term adherence remains a major challenge, particularly in real-world primary care settings. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of telemonitoring using CPAP devices in improving treatment adherence and clinical outcomes among patients with severe OSA receiving care within the Brazilian Primary Health Care system. This randomized controlled trial will include 200 adult participants with severe OSA who are new users of CPAP therapy and are followed by primary health care units in the Southeast Regional Health Coordination of São Paulo, Brazil. Participants will be randomly allocated into two groups: a telemonitoring intervention group, monitored remotely through the AirView® platform and the myAir® application, and a control group receiving standard care without telemonitoring. Primary outcomes include CPAP adherence and residual apnea-hypopnea index (AHI). Secondary outcomes include daytime sleepiness, sleep quality, mood, cognitive complaints, and patient perceptions of care. Quantitative clinical data will be collected through CPAP telemonitoring systems and standardized questionnaires, while qualitative data will be obtained through semi-structured interviews with patients and health professionals. The results of this study may provide evidence supporting the integration of digital health technologies into primary health care services to improve adherence to CPAP therapy and optimize the management of obstructive sleep apnea in public health systems.
Official title: Efficacy of Telemonitoring With CPAP in Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Primary Health Care
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
200
Start Date
2025-10-06
Completion Date
2027-07
Last Updated
2026-03-11
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
CPAP Telemonitoring
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy with remote monitoring using the AirView® platform and myAir® application. The system allows healthcare professionals to monitor adherence, residual events, mask leak, and therapy parameters and provide early support to improve treatment adherence.
CPAP Therapy
Standard Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy prescribed for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, with routine follow-up by primary health care services without remote monitoring.
Locations (1)
Primary Health Care Units - Southeast Regional Health Coordination
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil