Trial Outcomes & Findings for Comparison of Sleep Apnea Assessment Strategies to Maximize TBI Rehabilitation Participation and Outcome (NCT NCT03033901)

NCT ID: NCT03033901

Last Updated: 2023-03-29

Results Overview

A diagnosis of sleep apnea will be determined by overall apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) greater or equal to 5 and greater than or equal to 15 denoting different severity levels of disease.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Target enrollment

345 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

During inpatient brain injury rehabilitation, which can occur on average (median) up to 37 days post-traumatic brain injury (TBI) in civilian settings and 132 days in Veterans Affairs (VA) settings.

Results posted on

2023-03-29

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Single Group
Potential participants were screened for eligibility. Upon meeting study eligibility requirements, they were asked to consent. Upon consenting, they were screened additional study requirements before undergoing polysomnography.
Overall Study
STARTED
345
Overall Study
COMPLETED
248
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
97

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Single Group
Potential participants were screened for eligibility. Upon meeting study eligibility requirements, they were asked to consent. Upon consenting, they were screened additional study requirements before undergoing polysomnography.
Overall Study
Ineligible for Polysomnography (PSG)
59
Overall Study
Refused PSG
23
Overall Study
Total Sleep Time < 2 hours
12
Overall Study
Missing Oximetry Data
3

Baseline Characteristics

Comparison of Sleep Apnea Assessment Strategies to Maximize TBI Rehabilitation Participation and Outcome

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Single Group
n=248 Participants
Potential participants were screened for eligibility. Upon meeting study eligibility requirements, they were asked to consent. Upon consenting, they were screened additional study requirements before undergoing polysomnography.
Age, Continuous
43.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 17.9 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
45 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
203 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic
33 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
184 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black
49 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Other
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
248 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: During inpatient brain injury rehabilitation, which can occur on average (median) up to 37 days post-traumatic brain injury (TBI) in civilian settings and 132 days in Veterans Affairs (VA) settings.

A diagnosis of sleep apnea will be determined by overall apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) greater or equal to 5 and greater than or equal to 15 denoting different severity levels of disease.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Single Group
n=248 Participants
Potential participants were screened for eligibility. Upon meeting study eligibility requirements, they were asked to consent. Upon consenting, they were screened additional study requirements before undergoing polysomnography.
Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI)
24.4 times per hour
Standard Deviation 5.4

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: During inpatient brain injury rehabilitation, which can occur on average (median) up to 37 days post-TBI in civilian settings and 132 days in VA settings.

Sleep apnea screening measure. Risk based on responses to 8 items (2,low risk; 3-4, intermediate risk; \>5, high risk).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Single Group
n=248 Participants
Potential participants were screened for eligibility. Upon meeting study eligibility requirements, they were asked to consent. Upon consenting, they were screened additional study requirements before undergoing polysomnography.
STOPBang Sleep Apnea Risk
2.56 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.30

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: During inpatient brain injury rehabilitation, which can occur on average (median) up to 37 days post-TBI in civilian settings and 132 days in VA settings.

Sleep apnea screening measure with 10-items. Risk stratification is based on number of items: no risk (no items endorsed), low (endorsement of 1 item) or high risk (endorsement of 2 or more items).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Single Group
n=248 Participants
Potential participants were screened for eligibility. Upon meeting study eligibility requirements, they were asked to consent. Upon consenting, they were screened additional study requirements before undergoing polysomnography.
Berlin Sleep Apnea Risk
High risk: 2 categories positive
54 participants
Berlin Sleep Apnea Risk
Low risk: 1 category positive
119 participants
Berlin Sleep Apnea Risk
Missing
75 participants

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: During inpatient brain injury rehabilitation, which can occur on average (median) up to 37 days post-TBI in civilian settings and 132 days in VA settings.

Population: N with complete data = 245. N missing = 3.

Philips brand Actiwatch Spectrum used to measure total sleep time

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Single Group
n=245 Participants
Potential participants were screened for eligibility. Upon meeting study eligibility requirements, they were asked to consent. Upon consenting, they were screened additional study requirements before undergoing polysomnography.
Actigraphy
404.7 minutes
Standard Deviation 74.3

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: During inpatient brain injury rehabilitation, which can occur on average (median) up to 37 days post-TBI in civilian settings and 132 days in VA settings.

The questionnaire consists of 3 breathing-related questions and information on demographics (sex, weight, height, age), from which a probability of having sleep apnea (0%-100%) can be calculated. The test-retest reliability of the breathing questions is 0.92 and has a good internal consistency with Cronbach a of 0.85-0.93. A MAPI score of 0.50 (ie, calculated 0% likelihood of having clinically significant sleep apnea with a Respiratory Distress Index\>10) has a 0.88 sensitivity and 0.55 specificity.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Single Group
n=248 Participants
Potential participants were screened for eligibility. Upon meeting study eligibility requirements, they were asked to consent. Upon consenting, they were screened additional study requirements before undergoing polysomnography.
Multivariate Apnea Prediction Index (MAPI)
0.23 percent probability
Standard Deviation 0.20

Adverse Events

Single Group

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Risa Richardson, PhD

James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital

Phone: 813-972-2000

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place