Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 20 and up

Exploring the links between sleep hygiene, muscle loss, and brain function in lung disease

Official title: Examination of the Relationship Between Sleep Hygiene, Sarcopenia, and Cognitive Function in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Run by National Hospital Organization Minami Kyoto Hospital · NCT05193136 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how good or bad sleep affects muscle loss and brain function in people with lung diseases like COPD and IPF.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages20 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment120 (estimated)
SponsorNational Hospital Organization Minami Kyoto Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Jōyō, Kyoto)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 10, 2021
Main results expectedDecember 2025
Study endsDecember 2027
Registry record updatedMarch 28, 2023
Trial IDNCT05193136 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are individuals diagnosed with COPD or IPF.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have been hospitalized for respiratory failure within the last month or those already diagnosed with sarcopenia or cognitive dysfunction 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 hygiene affects the development of sarcopenia and cognitive dysfunction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). It focuses on various sleep indicators such as sleep duration, arousal, and quality to understand their impact on disease progression and overall prognosis. By clarifying these relationships, the study aims to provide insights into the management of sleep-related disorders in these patient populations.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved management strategies for sleep hygiene that enhance muscle and cognitive function in patients with COPD and IPF.

How similar studies have gone: While the specific relationships being studied are not well understood, there is emerging interest in the connections between sleep disorders and sarcopenia or cognitive dysfunction, indicating potential for novel insights.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Subjects with COPD or IPF.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Subjects who have been hospitalized for exacerbation of respiratory failure within 1 month of study participation
* Subjects who have already been diagnosed with sarcopenia or cognitive dysfunction
* Subjects receiving long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) or non-invasive ventilation therapy (NIV)
* Subjects with obstructive sleep apnea who are indicated for continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
* Subjects with severe complications such as cardiovascular disease, liver disease, renal disease, malignancy, and neurological disease.

Where it's running

  • National Hospital Organization Minami Kyoto Hospital
    Jōyō, Kyoto, Japan
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.