Plain-English translation of NCT07121452 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
Sleep apnea is a common condition where your breathing stops and starts during sleep, leaving your body without enough oxygen. This study compares two ways of treating it: using a special breathing mask (called PAP therapy) managed through video visits with sleep doctors and educators, or receiving standard care through private insurance. The goal is to see if the video-based approach works well and saves money for the military health system.
Sleep apnea is very common in the military and causes serious health problems like heart disease, diabetes, depression, and unsafe driving. Many people don't get treated because it's hard to access care. This study tests whether offering treatment through telehealth — video visits from home — makes it easier for military families to get diagnosed and treated quickly.
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If you join this study, you'll be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will have an initial video visit with a sleep doctor, do a sleep test at home, receive sleep education, and then get ongoing support through video visits with a sleep educator. The other group will receive standard care through their regular insurance and answer health surveys with the study team. The study lasts about 6 months, and most contact happens through secure video from home.
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