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Mindfulness Program for Sleep Apnea

N/A

Recruiting

Led By Indra Narang, BMEDSci, MBBCH, MD

Research Sponsored by The Hospital for Sick Children

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Adolescent age (13-18 years)

Confirmed diagnosis of moderate or severe OSA

Must not have

Known developmental delay such that they are not able to participate in the study

Neuromuscular disorders

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up week 4-12

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will compare how well a mindfulness-based intervention works compared to online peer support in improving CPAP use for people with sleep apnea.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for teens aged 13-18 with a confirmed diagnosis of moderate or severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) who can consent to participate. It's not suitable for those with neuromuscular disorders, limited English proficiency, developmental delays that prevent participation, central sleep apnea, or severe psychiatric conditions.

What is being tested?

The study aims to see if practicing mindfulness can help improve the use of CPAP machines in treating OSA compared to getting support from online peers. Participants will be assigned to either learn mindfulness techniques or join an online peer support group.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves a non-medical intervention like mindfulness training and peer support groups, there are no direct medical side effects expected. However, participants may experience varying levels of engagement or stress relief.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 13 and 18 years old.

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I have been diagnosed with moderate or severe sleep apnea.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I have a developmental delay that prevents me from participating in studies.

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I have a neuromuscular disorder.

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I have central sleep apnea.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ week 4-12

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~week 4-12

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and week 4-12 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

The effectiveness of MBI for CPAP adherence.

Secondary study objectives

The effects of increased adherence on mental, physical, and psychosocial statuses.

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Active Control

Group I: Mindfulness ProgramActive Control1 Intervention

Participants will attend an online mindfulness program known as the Mindful Awareness and Resilience Skills for Adolescents (MARS-A) program.

Group II: Online Peer Support ProgramActive Control1 Intervention

Participants will attend an online peer support program where they will engage with each other by sharing experiences while providing advice and emotional support.

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