Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)

Treatment for Sleep Apnea

Typical Dosage: 4-20 cm H2O (titrated pressure)

Effectiveness
90%
Safety Score
85%
Clinical Trials
647
Participants
200K

Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)

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85
DangerousModerateSafe
Treatment Details
Dosage Range
4-20 cm H2O (titrated pressure)
Time to Effect
Immediate
Treatment Duration
Lifetime
Evidence Quality
HIGH
Number Needed to Treat (NNT)
2(Treat 2 patients to see 1 additional successful outcome)
Confidence Score
95%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$0
Monitoring:$150
Side Effect Mgmt:$50
Total Annual:$800
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
EXCELLENT
ICER
$35,000/QALY
QALYs Gained
0.75
Outcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$1,067
Cost per Remission
$1,067
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Outcomes

for Sleep Apnea

Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+90%
Response Rate
+75%
Remission Rate
+75%
Common Side Effects
Mask discomfort/poor fit
+40%
Dry mouth/nose
+30%
Skin irritation/pressure sores
+15%
Aerophagia (swallowing air)
+10%

WARNING: LIMITED TRIALS AVAILABLE

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Active Clinical Trials
1 active trial recruiting for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) in Sleep Apnea

XOR Levels in OSA Patients (XOR-OSA)

NCT06554496RECRUITINGNA
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80 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Nanjing, China
Started: Jul 1, 2024
Completed Clinical Trials
14 completed trials for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) in Sleep Apnea

Circadian Intraocular Pressure Patterns in Patients With Sleep Apnea Syndrome and Treatment With Continuous Air Pressure

NCT06152692COMPLETEDNA
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111 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Lleida, Spain
Started: Jan 1, 2016

Randomized-controlled Trial (RCT) on CPAP-withdrawal and Microvascular Function in OSA

NCT01797653COMPLETEDNA
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45 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Zurich, Switzerland
Started: Feb 1, 2013

The Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Erectile Dysfunction

NCT03086122COMPLETEDNA
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140 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Lleida, Spain
Started: Apr 1, 2013

Effect of CPAP Treatment in Elderly: Randomized Clinical Trial

NCT02069600COMPLETEDPHASE3
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224 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Valencia, Spain
Started: Jan 1, 2011

Effect of Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Blood Pressure and Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

NCT00300872COMPLETEDNA
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140 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Shatin, Hong Kong
Started: Jan 1, 2005

Change in C-reactive Protein (CRP) in Men and Women With Sleep Apnea After Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)

NCT01365832COMPLETEDNA
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436 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Heraklion, Greece
Started: Jan 1, 2007

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure as a Potential New Treatment for Cluster Headache

NCT03397563COMPLETEDNA
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30 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Trondheim, Norway
Started: Jan 16, 2018

An Investigation to Test the Efficacy of the High Flow (HF) Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

NCT01025440COMPLETEDNA
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25 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Ambrocker Weg 60, Germany
Started: Nov 1, 2009

Prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Sarcoidosis and Impact of CPAP Treatment on Associated Fatigue Status

NCT03926832COMPLETEDNA
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68 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Rome, Italy
Started: Apr 27, 2019

Effects of Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Epilepsy

NCT00047463COMPLETEDPHASE2
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68 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Ann Arbor, United States +3 more
Started: Sep 1, 2002

Anxiety and Depression In Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Before and After Continuous Positive Airway Pressure

NCT04104880COMPLETEDNA
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50 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Granada, Spain
Started: Apr 1, 2019

CPAP Treatment and Postoperative Outcomes in Patients With Rheumatic Valvular Heart Disease

NCT03398733COMPLETEDNA
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32 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Nanjing, China
Started: Dec 1, 2017

Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Neurocognitive and Cardiovascular Function in Children With Down Syndrome

NCT01808508COMPLETEDNA
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27 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Philadelphia, United States
Started: Sep 1, 2010

CPAP Efficacy in Post-COVID-19 Patients With Sleep Apnea

NCT06052514COMPLETED
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22 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
Pittsburgh, United States
Started: Jan 4, 2024
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