Does CO-MORBID obstructive sleep apnea impair the effectiveness of cognitive and behavioral therapy for insomnia?

Co-morbid insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) represents a highly prevalent and debilitating condition, however physicians and researchers are still uncertain as to the most effective treatment approach. Several research groups have suggested that these patients should initially receive treatment for their insomnia before the sleep apnea is targeted. The current study aims to determine whether cognitive and behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-i) can effectively treat insomnia in patients with co-morbid OSA, and whether its effectiveness is impaired by the presence of OSA.

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