Randomized controlled trial on the effect of a 12-month telemedicine program in patients with obstructive sleep apnea on continuous positive airway pressure treatment

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This is a Human Clinical Trial study (also classified as: RCT).

Alessandro Libra; Rita Chiaramonte; Carlo Vancheri

doi:10.1016/j.rmed.2025.108524

November 27, 2025Respiratory MedicineOpen Access

Randomized controlled trial on the effect of a 12-month telemedicine program in patients with obstructive sleep apnea on continuous positive airway pressure treatment

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Key Points

Telemedicine significantly improves adherence to CPAP treatment in obstructive sleep apnea patients, enhancing their overall management.
In a randomized controlled trial, better adherence rates were noted with telemedicine compared to standard care, indicating a clear benefit for patients.
The trial highlighted the effectiveness of telemedicine programs, showing a promising alternative to traditional follow-up methods for patient care.
This approach may reduce the workload on outpatient staff while maintaining patient safety and efficacy, supporting its broader application.

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Implication

Randomized controlled trial shows telemedicine enhances CPAP adherence in patients, suggesting efficient management for initial adaptation difficulties.

Abstract

long-term telemedicine follow-up compared to standard care is effective in improving adherence to CPAP in patients with initial CPAP adaptation difficulties. The follow-up by a RMC outside the OU can be considered a safe and effective option to reduce the workload of the staff in the OU.

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Libra et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/692e3d626c9b3ab28c186b54 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rmed.2025.108524

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