Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Observational Ages 18 and up

Link between sleep problems found with a brief questionnaire and heart disease

Official title: Assessment of the Association Between Sleep Disorders Detected by a Simplified Questionnaire and Cardiovascular Diseases: a Prospective Study in Cardiology Consultations

Run by French Cardiology Society · NCT07432828 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This project tests whether a short questionnaire used during cardiology visits can quickly find sleep problems related to cardiovascular disease in adult cardiology patients.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment1500 (estimated)
SponsorFrench Cardiology Society
Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Carquefou, France and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 15, 2026
Main results expectedJanuary 2027
Study endsJanuary 2027
Registry record updatedFebruary 25, 2026
Trial IDNCT07432828 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults (≥18 years) seen in cardiology who can complete an online questionnaire and who are not currently receiving active treatment for a severe sleep disorder are ideal candidates.

Probably not a fit

Patients already on active treatment for severe sleep disorders (for example CPAP, oral appliance, treated narcolepsy, or pharmacologically treated chronic insomnia) or those unable to complete the questionnaire are unlikely to benefit from this screening tool.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a prospective, multicenter, national observational registry that uses a patient-facing online questionnaire to detect sleep disorders during cardiology consultations and a separate survey for participating cardiologists to document practice change. Adult cardiology patients who can complete the questionnaire and are not on active treatment for severe sleep disorders are enrolled at participating French cardiology centers. The study collects responses centrally to validate the simplified screening tool and to describe associations between identified sleep problems and cardiovascular conditions. Cardiologists also complete a brief impact survey to record whether the tool changes screening or referral behavior in routine practice.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the tool could help cardiologists quickly spot untreated sleep disorders that contribute to heart disease and lead to earlier referrals or treatment.

How similar studies have gone: Other screening tools like STOP‑Bang and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale have shown moderate success detecting sleep apnea, but simplified questionnaires specifically validated for routine cardiology visits are less well established.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria - Patient :

* Adult patients (≥18 years old) consulting in cardiology.
* Ability to complete the questionnaire.
* No objection

Inclusion Criteria - Cardiologist:

Cardiologists who participated in CARDIOSOM and who conduct cardiology consultations that include a systematic or non-systematic assessment of their patients' sleep quality (duration, regularity, insomnia, sleepiness, suspected obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)) and whether or not suspected sleep disorders in patients are treated.

Exclusion Criteria - Patient :

* Active treatment for a severe sleep disorder (severe sleep apnea under CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) or orthotic device, narcolepsy, chronic insomnia being treated)
* Refusal to participate

Exclusion Criteria - Cardiologist :

Not applicable

Where it's running

  • Dr Thierry Garban
    Carquefou, France, France
    Recruiting
  • CHU de Poitiers
    Poitiers, France, France
    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.