Examining the impact of sleep disordered breathing on heart health during pregnancy
Official title: SLEEP: Sleep Disordered Breathing, Endothelial Function, and Adverse Events in Pregnancy
Run by University of Alberta · NCT05908591 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how breathing problems during sleep can affect heart health in pregnant people and whether staying active can help protect their hearts.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 109 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Alberta Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Edmonton, Alberta) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2023 |
| Main results expected | April 18, 2027 |
| Study ends | April 18, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | July 17, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05908591 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are pregnant individuals aged 18 and older who are between 20-24 weeks gestation at enrollment.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have a previously diagnosed sleep disorder or have worked shift work past 11pm in the previous month 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 investigates how sleep disordered breathing affects cardiovascular health in pregnant individuals. Participants will undergo an 8-day testing protocol at two points during their pregnancy, which includes at-home sleep testing, vital signs monitoring, physical activity tracking, and laboratory assessments. The study aims to determine the relationship between sleep disordered breathing and heart function, as well as the potential protective effects of physical activity during pregnancy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved cardiovascular health monitoring and interventions for pregnant individuals experiencing sleep disordered breathing.
How similar studies have gone: While there is existing research on sleep disordered breathing and cardiovascular health, this specific approach in pregnant individuals is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * over 18 years of age * pregnant (20-24 weeks gestation at enrollment) Exclusion Criteria: * worked shift work past 11pm in the previous month * previously diagnosed with a sleep disorder by a physician
Where it's running
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Program for Pregnancy and Postpartum Health, University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Margie Davenport, PhD
- Email: mdavenpo@ualberta.ca
- Phone: 780-492-0642
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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.