Sleep Apnea Syndrome study: Positive airway pressure
Official title Impact of Positive Airway Pressure Therapy on Clinical Outcomes in Older Veterans With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Comorbid Obstructive Sleep Apnea (Overlap Syndrome)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04179981
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether positive airway pressure therapy improves health and daily life for older veterans with overlap syndrome.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you are an older veteran who has both COPD and sleep apnea.
- What's involved
- You would use a positive airway pressure machine at home. You will attend clinic visits for check‑ups and answer questionnaires.
- Time commitment
- The study runs for several months with regular clinic visits.
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Who can take part
Ages 60 and older
You may be able to join if
- OSA with moderate-to-severe disease, AHI 20 per hour by in-lab polysomnography with concomitant moderate-severe COPD based on pulmonary function...
- Male or female gender
- Age greater than or equal to 60 years
- Stable treatment regimen for COPD
You likely can't join if
- Current or prior treatment with PAP or oral appliance
- Central sleep apnea defined as central apnea index \>5 per hour and comprising 50% of AHI
- Known primary neuromuscular diseases
- neurodegenerative disorders
- traumatic brain injury
- untreated PTSD and/or history of learning disability
See the full eligibility criteria
- OSA with moderate-to-severe disease, AHI 20 per hour by in-lab polysomnography with concomitant moderate-severe COPD based on pulmonary function tests (PFTS) and with past significant history (\>10 pack-years) of smoking
- Male or female gender
- Age greater than or equal to 60 years
- Stable treatment regimen for COPD
- Current or prior treatment with PAP or oral appliance
- Central sleep apnea defined as central apnea index \>5 per hour and comprising 50% of AHI
- Known primary neuromuscular diseases
- neurodegenerative disorders
- traumatic brain injury
- untreated PTSD and/or history of learning disability
- Medicines that may cause or alter sleepiness: sedative hypnotics, or stimulants as these may alter the results
- Patient is actively suicidal due to depression, unstable mental health condition
- Epworth sleepiness score \>16 (severe sleepiness) or a near-miss or prior automobile accident due to sleepiness within the past 12 months
- Narcolepsy is the primary sleep disorder, with requirement of stimulant medications
- Employed as a commercial driver or operating heavy machinery
- On long-term oxygen therapy prior to start of study, more than 12 hr/day
- Patients is unable to use either a nasal or face mask (e.g., facial trauma, claustrophobia)
- Consumption of \>3 alcoholic beverages per day or current use of some illicit drugs, as these may contribute to cognitive deficits
- Patients who cannot give informed consent
- Patients receiving hospice care
- Pregnant women due to unknown risks
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Detroit, Michigan, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 60 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Detroit, Michigan, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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