Remote monitoring to help patients stick with sleep apnea breathing therapy

Plain-English translation of NCT07464262 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated March 2026 · Translation generated June 2026 · How we translate trials

What is this trial?

This trial is testing whether remote monitoring technology can help people with severe obstructive sleep apnea stick with their CPAP breathing therapy. CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) is a proven treatment that works by gently pushing air into your airway while you sleep to keep it open. The study wants to see if having a healthcare team monitor your machine remotely—and reach out to help when problems arise—keeps you using the treatment better than standard care alone.

Many people with sleep apnea stop using their CPAP machine because of discomfort, technical problems, or lack of support after they start. This trial exists to find out whether remote monitoring and quick help from your healthcare team can overcome these barriers and help you stay with the treatment, which is important because untreated sleep apnea can lead to serious heart and brain problems.

Do you qualify?

You likely qualify if…

you are between 18 and 75 years old
you have been diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea with an apnea-hypopnea index of 30 or more events per hour
you started CPAP therapy within the last 30 days
you live in the Southeast Regional Health Coordination area of São Paulo, Brazil
you are able to understand and sign an informed consent form

You likely don't qualify if…

you have been using CPAP for more than 30 days before joining the study
you have a severe or unstable heart condition, recent heart attack, or recent stroke
you have severe cognitive impairment or a psychiatric disorder that would prevent you from understanding or following the study
you have a facial condition that makes it unsafe to wear a CPAP mask
you cannot attend regular follow-up visits at your primary health care clinic

What participation looks like

If you join this study, you will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group uses CPAP with a remote monitoring system (a phone app and online platform) that lets your healthcare team watch how well you are using your machine and reach out with help if you run into problems—like phone calls or home visits. The other group uses standard CPAP with regular follow-up at your clinic but without the remote monitoring. Either way, you will be using your breathing machine each night as prescribed by your doctor, and your progress will be tracked over time.

Remote monitoring to help patients stick with sleep apnea breathing therapy

What is this trial?

Do you qualify?

What participation looks like

Trial locations(1 site)