Mindfulness Program for Sleep Apnea

Overseen By Jun Au

Age: < 65

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children

Disqualifiers: Developmental delay, Neuromuscular disorders, Central sleep apnea, Severe psychiatric illnesses, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

102 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The main purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based intervention in improving CPAP use compared to online peer support

Research Team

Indra Narang, MD

Principal Investigator

The Hospital for Sick Children

Eligibility Criteria

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.

Inclusion Criteria

I am a teenager and can make my own medical decisions.

I have been diagnosed with moderate or severe sleep apnea.

Exclusion Criteria

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

I have a neuromuscular disorder.

Limited knowledge and proficiency in English to complete the study as judged by the clinical team

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Intervention

Participants attend either an online mindfulness program or an online peer support program

8 weeks

Online sessions

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after intervention

4 weeks

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Mindfulness Program

Trial Overview 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.

Participant Groups

Group I: Mindfulness Program Active Control 1 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 Program Active Control 1 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.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

The Hospital for Sick Children

Lead Sponsor

Trials

724

Recruited

6,969,000+