Evaluating health changes in patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea after ventilotherapy
Official title: Multidimensional Evaluation of Patients' Affected by Obstructive Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) Before and After Ventilotherapy
Run by Istituto Auxologico Italiano · NCT06312956 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing how three weeks of ventilotherapy affects the health, thinking skills, and overall wellbeing of people with Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 20 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 65 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Istituto Auxologico Italiano Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Piancavallo, VCO) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 29, 2024 |
| Main results expected | June 2026 |
| Study ends | December 2026 |
| Registry record updated | September 9, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06312956 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are individuals diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome who are right-handed.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with previous ventilotherapy, neurological conditions, or significant psychiatric disorders may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study evaluates the health of patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) before and after three weeks of ventilotherapy. It focuses on cognitive performance, blood biomarkers related to neurodegeneration, and psychosocial wellbeing. Patients will undergo neuropsychological assessments, blood sampling, and complete self-reported questionnaires to identify changes in these areas. The study aims to provide comprehensive evidence on the benefits of ventilotherapy, potentially leading to improved patient outcomes and compliance.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance cognitive performance and psychosocial wellbeing in patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
How similar studies have gone: While multidisciplinary approaches to OSAS treatment are rare, existing studies suggest potential benefits of ventilotherapy, indicating this approach is promising but not extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * OSAS diagnosis (AHI \> 5) * handedness: right Exclusion Criteria: * previous ventilotherapy * neurological and/or neurodegenerative conditions * Personality disorders, autism spectrum disorders, schizophrenia, psychosis * sleep disorders comorbidities (eg., narcolepsy)
Where it's running
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IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano
Piancavallo, Vco, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Sofia Tagini, PhD
- Email: s.tagini@auxologico.it
- Phone: 00393339915288
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.