Using technology to treat sleep apnea in people with prediabetes
Technology-Supported Treatment of Sleep Apnea in Prediabetes
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO · NIH-10677837
This study is looking at how using technology to treat sleep apnea might help people with prediabetes improve their health, especially by seeing if CPAP therapy and lifestyle changes can lower their risk of developing diabetes and heart problems.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHICAGO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10677837 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how technology-supported treatments for sleep apnea can help individuals with prediabetes. It focuses on the connection between untreated sleep apnea and the risk of developing diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. By utilizing continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, the study aims to determine if treating sleep apnea can improve health outcomes in this high-risk group. The research will also explore the effectiveness of lifestyle interventions combined with sleep apnea treatment.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with prediabetes who may also have undiagnosed sleep apnea.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have prediabetes or sleep apnea are unlikely to benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention strategies for diabetes and reduced cardiovascular complications in patients with prediabetes.
How similar studies have performed: While there is existing research on sleep apnea and diabetes, this specific approach using technology-supported interventions is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
CHICAGO, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO — CHICAGO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: TASALI, ESRA — UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
- Study coordinator: TASALI, ESRA
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 below.
Conditions: Cardiovascular Diseases, cardiovascular disorder