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Effectiveness of an E-health Intervention in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

Effectiveness of an E-health Intervention on Blood Pressure, Sleep Quality and Physical Activity in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: A Sequential Exploratory Mixed-method Research Protocol With a Realist Evaluation Approach

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About This Trial

Obstructive sleep apnoea is a highly burdensome condition that not only impairs function but also confers a risk of cardiovascular disease. This is particularly evident among those who are poorly compliant with continuous positive airway pressure ventilation therapy. In the management of a chronic and frequent pathology such as OSA, it is necessary to have personalized programs that implement new technology-based tools to improve the comprehensive management of the patient in order to reduce the morbidity associated with this disease.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - Moderate OSA (apnoea-hypoapnoea index (AHI)) of 15-30 - Hypertension diagnosed by 24h-ABPM - Men and women aged ≥ 18 years - Spanish and/or Catalan can be read, written, and spoken - Currently residing in Lleida (Spain) - Own or have access to mobile phone (Android and IOS) Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - Previous diagnosis of OSA / use of CPAP - Pregnancy - Body mass index (BMI) below 17 - Subjects undergoing bariatric intervention or on the waiting list for it - Not being able to fill out questionnaires - Incapacity to handle technology Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: * Moderate OSA (apnoea-hypoapnoea index (AHI)) of 15-30 * Hypertension diagnosed by 24h-ABPM * Men and women aged ≥ 18 years * Spanish and/or Catalan can be read, written, and spoken * Currently residing in Lleida (Spain) * Own or have access to mobile phone (Android and IOS) Exclusion Criteria: * Previous diagnosis of OSA / use of CPAP * Pregnancy * Body mass index (BMI) below 17 * Subjects undergoing bariatric intervention or on the waiting list for it * Not being able to fill out questionnaires * Incapacity to handle technology

Treatments Being Tested

BEHAVIORAL

Patient education

The intervention received will be a specific patient education for each subject depending on the parameters assessed by the electronic wrist device in real-time. The recommendation are related to different educational topics as hygienic-dietary measures and sleep related habits, or physical activity.

Locations (1)

Biomedical Research Institure of Lleida
Lleida, Spain