Undiagnosed Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Primary Care Clinics
Funded at Ohio State University · NIH-11380949 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study in primary care clinics to find out how common undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea is and who’s at risk, using existing electronic health records to spot cases.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 15, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $765,810 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL175579-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11380949 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults seen in participating primary care clinics whose records may indicate undiagnosed OSA.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without undiagnosed OSA or without data contributing to the analysis may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This project looks at how often obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) goes undiagnosed in everyday primary care settings. Researchers will use electronic health record data and machine learning to identify likely OSA cases that haven’t been diagnosed yet. The goal is to understand prevalence, risk factors, and barriers to diagnosis so clinics can detect and manage OSA earlier. The work is grounded in real patient records from Ohio State University’s network, with careful attention to patient privacy and data security.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, clinics could recognize and treat OSA earlier, potentially reducing cardiovascular risks for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research suggests under-diagnosis is common; this study applies automated data methods to real-world records, which is a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Ohio State University
Columbus, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Magalang, Ulysses J — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Magalang, Ulysses J
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.