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Tirzepatide Versus Positive Airway Pressure for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: A Randomised Comparative Effectiveness Trial
Sponsor: Woolcock Institute of Medical Research
Summary
When used, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is an effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition that is mainly caused by overweight and obesity. However, CPAP is plagued by poor adherence and high rates of discontinued use leaving most patients undertreated and at risk of serious health complications. This study aims to test whether new effective weight loss pharmacotherapy is superior to CPAP for alleviating OSA and improving health outcomes.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
256
Start Date
2026-10-01
Completion Date
2028-12-01
Last Updated
2026-09-29
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
Participants allocated to CPAP will be managed by their caring sleep physician as per their normal practice. Participants may also be counselled on losing weight with diet and exercise as per usual practice.
Tirzepatide
Patients allocated to weight loss with tirzepatide will be managed by the study dietitian. The tirzepatide formulation is administered subcutaneously once weekly using single-use injection pens. Participants will undergo a 20-week dose escalation phase followed by a dose maintenance phase for the remainder of the 12-month study period.
Locations (1)
Woolcock Institute of Medical Research
Macquarie Park, New South Wales, Australia