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The Improving Sleep in African American Couples Study (ISAAC)
The Improving Sleep in African American Couples (ISAAC) Study
Who can join
Ages 30 and older · All sexes
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria - Patient: * Moderate or severe OSA (Apnea hypopnea index ≥ 15 events/hour) * Age ≥ 30 years * Bed partner for ≥ last 6 months who is willing to participate * English proficient Inclusion Criteria - Bed Partner * Bed partner for ≥ 6 months and willing to participate * English proficient Exclusion Criteria - Patient: * Terminal illness * Neurocognitive disorder that prevents informed consent * Unstable housing * Need for other forms of positive airway pressure (BPAP or VPAP) * Pregnancy
About the study
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.
What is being tested
- 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)
Sponsor: MetroHealth Medical Center · Participants: 440 · Started: Jul 24, 2026
Contact the study team
- Marquisha Marbury · Phone: 216-778-8484
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07447284
Locations in the U.S.
| Ohio | The MetroHealth System, Cleveland |
| Pennsylvania | University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh (Not yet recruiting) |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 29, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.