Improving metabolic health in sleep apnea patients using CPAP treatment
Treatment of Sleep Apnea to Improve Metabolic Health - a Novel Approach to Unanswered Questions
Uppsala University · NCT06848647
This study is testing how using CPAP treatment for sleep apnea can help improve blood sugar control in people with diabetes or prediabetes.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 600 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Uppsala University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Uppsala, Uppsala County) |
| Trial ID | NCT06848647 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who are planned for continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment. It aims to explore the relationship between CPAP adherence, sleep duration, and glycemic control in individuals with OSA, particularly those with diabetes or prediabetes. The study seeks to develop a personalized treatment model that considers individual comorbidities and sleep patterns to optimize metabolic health outcomes. By addressing key questions about the effectiveness of CPAP in managing glycemic control, the research aims to enhance treatment strategies for this population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and above who have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea and are planned for CPAP treatment.
Not a fit: Patients who do not speak Swedish or those deemed unfit for study participation by a physician may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved glycemic control and metabolic health for patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of personalizing CPAP treatment for metabolic health is innovative, similar studies have shown varying degrees of success in addressing the relationship between sleep apnea and metabolic disorders.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea * Planned for CPAP treatment * 18 years and above Exclusion Criteria: * Patient not wanting to participate in study * Non-Swedish speaking * Judged by physician as non-fit for study participation
Where this trial is running
Uppsala, Uppsala County
- Uppsala University — Uppsala, Uppsala County, Sweden (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jenny Theorell-Haglow, A.Prof, PhD
- Email: jenny.theorell-haglow@medsci.uu.se
- Phone: +46 18 6110242
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: Sleep Apnea, Obstructive, Metabolism, CPAP, Patients Above 18 Years