Obstructive Sleep Apnea study: Mild Intermittent Hypoxia
Official title Intermittent Hypoxia-initiated Plasticity in Humans: A Multi-pronged Therapeutic Approach to Treat Sleep Apnea and Overlapping Co-morbidities
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05558501
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see whether repeated mild intermittent hypoxia (MIH) can reduce heart and blood vessel problems and fatigue during exercise in people with obstructive sleep apnea.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive controlled exposures to mild intermittent hypoxia, along with regular health check‑ups and exercise tests to monitor heart function and fatigue.
- Time commitment
- The study will last several weeks, with multiple visits for MIH sessions, health assessments, and exercise testing.
- Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
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Who can take part
Ages 30 to 60
You may be able to join if
- Male or female of any race, 30-60 years of age with a BMI of less than 40 kg/m2 and a weight to hip ratio of less than 1.3in males and 1.2 in females...
- Participants will be newly diagnosed and not previously treated with CPAP.
- Participants will also be diagnosed with hypertension. Participants will either be untreated or will be treated unsuccessfully with a single...
- Participants will also be included if they are pre-diabetic (HbA1C: 5.7 - 6.4 %
- All participants will have normal lung function and a normal EKG with no or minimal alcohol consumption (\< 2 oz of alcohol/night).
You likely can't join if
- Participants with baseline blood pressure greater than 160/110 will be excluded from participation.
- Participants on any medications, with the exception of a single prescribed medication for individuals with resistant hypertension.
- Participants with any other known disease (e.g. pulmonary hypertension).
- Participants using any sleep promoting supplements including melatonin.
- Night shift workers or participants who recently travelled across time zones.
- Pregnant females.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Male or female of any race, 30-60 years of age with a BMI of less than 40 kg/m2 and a weight to hip ratio of less than 1.3in males and 1.2 in females along with pure or predominantly (i.e., comprised of both a central...
- Participants will be newly diagnosed and not previously treated with CPAP.
- Participants will also be diagnosed with hypertension. Participants will either be untreated or will be treated unsuccessfully with a single prescribed medication for hypertension.
- Participants will also be included if they are pre-diabetic (HbA1C: 5.7 - 6.4 %; fasting blood glucose: 100 - 125 mg/dL) and have cholesterol levels ranging from 200-239 mg/dL.
- All participants will have normal lung function and a normal EKG with no or minimal alcohol consumption (\< 2 oz of alcohol/night).
- Females will be studied at similar points in their menstrual cycle.
- Participants with baseline blood pressure greater than 160/110 will be excluded from participation.
- Participants on any medications, with the exception of a single prescribed medication for individuals with resistant hypertension.
- Participants with any other known disease (e.g. pulmonary hypertension).
- Participants using any sleep promoting supplements including melatonin.
- Night shift workers or participants who recently travelled across time zones.
- Pregnant females.
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?
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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, 30 years to 60 years. 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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