Effect of Weight Loss and CPAP on OSA and Metabolic Profile Stratified by Craniofacial Phenotype

A caloric reduction of 10-20% in daily energy intake from the patient's usual diet (i.e. a deficit ≥ 200 calories per day) will be set as the general initial goal, which will be adjusted subsequently based on changes in body weight with target body mass index (BMI) towards 23 kg/m2.

Patients randomized into the continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) group in each arm will be interviewed by the physician on duty and invited to start autoCPAP treatment for 6 months. They will be offered a CPAP education package. Patients will then commence autoCPAP treatment for 6 months at home.