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Oxygen Versus PAP for Sleep Apnea in Heart Failure
NCT01807897 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare three treatment modalities for central, or mixed obstructive and central, sleep apnea in patients with chronic heart failure and reduced ejection fraction. The modalities to be tested are nocturnal supplemental oxygen (NSO) and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). The main outcome measures will be left ventricular ejection fraction on echocardiogram and peak oxygen consumption on cardiopulmonary exercise testing.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Continuous positive airway pressure
- DEVICE Nocturnal supplemental oxygen
- BEHAVIORAL Healthy Lifestyle and Sleep Education
Study Locations (2)
Connecticut
- VA Connecticut Healthcare System West Haven Campus, West Haven, CT — West Haven
Massachusetts
- VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MA — Boston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 74 participants |
| Start Date | 2014-06-23 |
| Est. Completion | 2020-06-30 |
| Phase | Phase 4 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01807897
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01807897 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as Phase 4, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 74 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,863 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Heart Failure appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions — of which Continuous positive airway pressure is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT01807897 reports 2 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Connecticut, Massachusetts. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01807897 about?
NCT01807897 is a clinical study titled "Oxygen Versus PAP for Sleep Apnea in Heart Failure". The purpose of this study is to compare three treatment modalities for central, or mixed obstructive and central, sleep apnea in patients with chronic heart failure and reduced ejection fraction. The modalities to be tested are nocturnal supplemental oxygen (NSO) and continuous positive airway press...
What is the current status of trial NCT01807897?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 74 participants. The study started on 2014-06-23. Estimated completion is 2020-06-30.
What conditions does trial NCT01807897 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Heart Failure, Sleep Apnea Syndromes. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01807897?
The interventions under investigation include: Continuous positive airway pressure (DEVICE), Nocturnal supplemental oxygen (DEVICE), Healthy Lifestyle and Sleep Education (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01807897?
This trial is sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,863 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT01807897 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across Connecticut, Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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