๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-05-04

KPAP Adherence Crossover Study (NCT06413134)

A Prospective, Randomized, Crossover Study of Therapy Adherence With Kairos Positive Airway Pressure (KPAP) Compared to Automatic Adjusting Positive Airway Pressure (APAP) for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

๐ŸŸก Not Yet Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic โš™๏ธ Medical Device Protocol Sponsor: SleepRes Inc.

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

A device able to provide less positive airway pressure (PAP) for the entire duration of inspiration and roughly half the duration of expiration, designated KPAP, is being developed by SleepRes for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). In prior studies, the administration of higher inspiratory than expiratory PAP did not substantially increase treatment efficacy or adherence to continuous PAP (CPAP), which remains low. In our recent investigation, we demonstrated that the addition of a resistor to the CPAP circuit to reduce inspiratory PAP increased subjective comfort. In another study, we showed that KPAP improved subjective comfort during wakefulness vs. fixed CPAP, while maintaining treatment efficacy. The present study, KPAP Adherence 1, is a randomized, crossover study designed to examine whether KPAP can improve adherence over APAP as an at home treatment for OSA.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Sleep Centers of Middle Tennessee โ€” Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Age range: 20 Years to 80 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Sleep Centers of Middle Tennessee โ€” Murfreesboro, Tennessee

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (615) 893-4896

Email: gtallent@sleepcenterinfo.com

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—