Hypnosis for better CPAP use
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests if hypnosis sessions can help people with sleep-disordered breathing use their CPAP machine more consistently, especially if they are currently using it less than 3 hours a night.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have a sleep breathing problem and need long-term CPAP treatment
- You have trouble tolerating CPAP and use it less than 3 hours per night on average
- You are willing to try hypnosis
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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