๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-25

The Improving Sleep in African American Couples Study (ISAAC) (NCT07447284)

The Improving Sleep in African American Couples (ISAAC) Study

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: MetroHealth Medical Center

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

The goal of this randomized study is to compare a combined behavioral intervention (remote tele-monitoring and feedback, virtual cognitive behavioral couple therapy, and couple-oriented peer support) on continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) adherence, quality of sleep, functional status, and quality of life among patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and their bed partners.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: The MetroHealth System โ€” Cleveland, Ohio

Age range: 30 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • CPAP Training and Education (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Virtual Disease Support Group Sessions (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Couple CPAP Training and Education (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Couples Virtual OSA Support Group Sessions (BEHAVIORAL)
  • CPAP Tele-monitoring and Feedback (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Couples' Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (BEHAVIORAL)

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 (2 Sites)

  • The MetroHealth System โ€” Cleveland, Ohio
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center โ€” Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (216) 778-8484

Email: mmarbury@metrohealth.org

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†—