Exploring the link between obstructive sleep apnea and nighttime urination
The Academic Research Project Studies the Relationship Between Obstructive Sleep Apnoea and the Occurrence of Nocturia.
University Hospital Ostrava · NCT06239883
This study is trying to see if there’s a connection between obstructive sleep apnea and waking up at night to urinate in people who have sleep apnea.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital Ostrava (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Ostrava, Moravian-Silesian Region) |
| Trial ID | NCT06239883 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates the relationship between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and nocturia in patients diagnosed with OSA. Participants will undergo routine examinations and complete voiding diaries over a 48-hour period to assess urinary patterns. The primary aim is to identify any correlations between specific parameters of sleep apnea and the occurrence of nocturia, potentially shedding light on this common yet often overlooked symptom in OSA patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea who have an Apnea-Hypopnea Index greater than 15.
Not a fit: Patients using diuretics, those with malignancies, or pregnant individuals may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of nocturia in patients with obstructive sleep apnea, leading to improved management strategies.
How similar studies have performed: While the relationship between sleep apnea and nocturia has been explored in some studies, this specific observational approach is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * patients diagnosed obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA ) * Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI) \> 15 * ability to fill in the voiding diaries * signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * patients using diuretics * patients with malignancies * pregnancy
Where this trial is running
Ostrava, Moravian-Silesian Region
- University Hospital Ostrava — Ostrava, Moravian-Silesian Region, Czechia (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Radek Paus Sýkora, MD — University Hospital Ostrava
- Study coordinator: Jiří Hynčica
- Email: jiri.hyncica@fno.cz
- Phone: 0042059737
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.
Conditions: Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Nocturia, Lower urinary tract symptoms, Voiding diary, Nocturnal polyuria