NCT06649929 · Phase 2 · RECRUITING
Nuestro Sueno: Cultural Adaptation of a Couples Intervention to Improve PAP Adherence and Sleep Health Among Latino Couples With Implications for Alzheimer's Disease Risk
This trial tests a couples-based coaching program called Nuestro Sueno, designed specifically for Latino couples where one partner has been diagnosed with sleep apnea and is starting CPAP therapy. Researchers want to know if involving both partners in culturally tailored support sessions improves how consistently the patient uses their CPAP machine and how well both partners sleep. This is a Phase 2 trial, meaning it is testing whether the approach works, not a proven or approved treatment.
Eligibility criteria
Patients inclusion criteria: * Self-reported Latino ethnicity * Age >35, 3) * Diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea and intend to start PAP * Never used positive airway pressure or-restarting CPAP after 3 months * Married or cohabiting with a romantic partner for >1 year * Able to read/write English or Spanish * Access to cellular (active data plan) or Wi-Fi, or able to use study devices in order to complete the telehealth intervention. Partner inclusion criteria: * Able to read/write in English or Spanish * Interested in improving their sleep (yes/no) * Access to cellular (active data plan) or Wi-Fi, to complete the telehealth intervention or able to use a study device. Partners of all ethnicities will be invited to participate. The intervention will be delivered in couples preferred language. Exclusion criteria for both patient and partner * High risk or presence of moderate to severe comorbid sleep disorders (i.e., restless legs syndrome) * History of cognitive or neurological or major psychiatric disorders * Unstable or serious medical illness that would interfere with participation (cancer, renal disease on dialysis, moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease * Patients with need for more complex care (e.g., adaptive servo-ventilation, supplemental oxygen) or concurrent sleep apnea treatment such as bariatric surgery or oral appliance * Overnight work > 1x per month; 7) Pregnancy/desire to become pregnant in the study period; 8) Current participation in behavioral sleep treatment (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia) * Concurrent participation in another clinical trial * Caregiving for an infant \< 2 years old or adult who requires overnight assistance
The sponsor's own eligibility wording, lightly reformatted. The study team makes the final eligibility decision — worth discussing with your doctor.
Eligibility criteria as of 2026-06-02