Breathing sound analysis for patients with breathing disorders
Huai'an First People's Hospital
This study is testing a new way to listen to breathing sounds at night to help better diagnose and treat different types of sleep apnea in adults aged 18 to 75.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Huai'an No.1 People's Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Huai'an, Jiangsu) |
| Trial ID | NCT05868694 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on identifying different types of sleep-disordered breathing, such as obstructive and central apnea, by analyzing breathing sounds. Patients aged 18-75 with confirmed sleep apnea will have their breathing sounds recorded overnight using a specialized microphone device. The recorded sounds will be processed to detect apnea events based on specific acoustic features, allowing for a more precise diagnosis and treatment approach. The goal is to enhance the understanding of sleep-disordered breathing phenotypes and improve treatment outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-75 with confirmed sleep apnea who have not yet received treatment.
Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant or have other medical conditions that disqualify them from participation will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to more accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments for patients with sleep-disordered breathing.
How similar studies have performed: While research on sleep-disordered breathing is ongoing, this specific approach using sound analysis is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. the age of the patient is 18-75 years old; 2. patients with confirmed PSG with AHI ≥ 5 times/hour, with or without daytime sleepiness, hypertension, and diabetes; 3. sleep-disordered breathing has not been treated; 4. informed consent of patients Exclusion Criteria: 1. pregnancy; 2. have other diseases that are not suitable for participation in this study
Where this trial is running
Huai'an, Jiangsu
- Department Of Respiratory Medicine,Huai'an First People's Hospital,Nanjing Medical University — Huai'an, Jiangsu, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Biao Xue, Doctor
- Email: bxue0909@njust.edu.cn
- Phone: 15850573313
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.