Helping Spanish-speaking Hispanic adults use their sleep apnea machine
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests ways to help Spanish-speaking Hispanic adults use their PAP (positive airway pressure) machine more regularly to treat sleep apnea. If you qualify, you'll get extra support to stick with your treatment.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You speak and read Spanish.
- You identify as Hispanic.
- You have been diagnosed with moderate to severe sleep apnea (a score of 15 or higher on a sleep test).
- Your doctor has prescribed PAP therapy (a machine that helps you breathe at night) for you.
- You have a smartphone with unlimited text messaging and can commit to 6 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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