A Mindfulness-Based Intervention to Improve CPAP

The Hospital for Sick Children

Status: Active, not recruiting

Conditions: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (Moderate to Severe); Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Treatments: Other: Mindfulness Program

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05499286

1000068799

Details and patient eligibility

About

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

Enrollment: 102 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 13 to 18 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Adolescent age (13-18 years)
• Confirmed diagnosis of moderate or severe OSA
• Adolescent should have the capacity to consent themselves

Exclusion criteria

• Known developmental delay such that they are not able to participate in the study;
• Neuromuscular disorders
• Central sleep apnea
• Known diagnosis of severe psychiatric illnesses (e.g. suicidal ideation)
• Limited knowledge and proficiency in English to complete the study as judged by the clinical team

Trial design

Primary purpose: Other

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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102 participants in 2 patient groups

Mindfulness Program

Active Comparator group

Description:

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

Treatment:

Other: Mindfulness Program

Online Peer Support Program

No Intervention group

Description:

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