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Participants chose between hypothetical treatment profiles varying across five attributes: sleep quality improvement, device usage frequency, side effect severity, clinic visit frequency, and monthly cost. Preferences were analyzed using conditional logit models with Delta-method estimation of WTP. Preference heterogeneity by CPAP adherence (\u226570% vs &amp;lt;70% of nights with \u22654\u00a0h use) was evaluated through stratified models and effect size analysis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Sleep quality improvement dominated preferences (relative importance 42.4%; WTP \u00a55298\/month). Unexpectedly, patients showed negative preferences for reduced clinic visit frequency (WTP\u2009\u2212\u2009\u00a51232\/month) and non-significant negative preference for side effect burden (WTP\u2009\u2212\u2009\u00a51474\/month, p\u2009=\u2009.079). CPAP adherence was associated with large differences in preference weights (Hedges' g\u2009=\u20091.84\u20131.93 based on model coefficients); however, WTP comparisons between adherence groups were not statistically significant (all p\u2009&amp;gt;\u2009.17; post-hoc power: 6%\u201328%). These findings should be interpreted as exploratory, hypothesis-generating evidence warranting confirmation in larger studies.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Japanese patients with OSA prioritize treatment efficacy but value frequent healthcare contact, particularly among poor CPAP adherers who view clinic visits as essential support. Preliminary evidence suggests potentially distinct preference structures between adherence groups, warranting confirmation in larger, adequately powered studies. 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