determinants of adherence with mandibular appliances in sleep apneoa
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Socioeconomic and psychosocial determinants of mandibular advancement appliance (MAA) adherence in obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS)
IRAS ID
210477
Contact name
Ama Johal
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Qeen Mary University of London
Duration of Study in the UK
3 years, 0 months, 1 days
Research summary
A hospital-based prospective cohort study of adult patients with Obstructive sleep apnoea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS). The aim is to evaluate the relationship between the socioeconomic factors and adherence in mandibular advancement appliance (MMA) therapy. The second aim is to evaluate the relationship between the psychosocial factors and adherence in MMA therapy.The inclusion criteria to determine the participant is eligible to participate in the study include:\n•\tAdult (≥ 18 years old)\n•\tConfirmed diagnosis of OSA (AHI ≥ 5)\n•\tReferred for MAA therapy \nQuestionnaires will be delivered manually, and the respondents will be invited to complete them. Subjects will be also asked to keep a night diary of their hours of sleep and use of MAA. The subject’s compliance will be assessed and recorded both subjectively and objectively at baseline (T0), 3 months (T1), 6 months (T2) and 12 months (T3) from retained self-completed questionnaires and objectively by downloading the data stored in each micro-sensor within the MAA device\n\n
REC name
North West - Greater Manchester South Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
16/NW/0780
Date of REC Opinion
1 Nov 2016
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion