Long-term follow-up of patients with sleep apnea and arterial stiffness

Collection of Long-Term Follow-up Medical Events in Patients Included in the Meta-analysis "Sleep Apnea Syndrome and Arterial Stiffness"

Observational University Hospital, Grenoble · NCT04704401

This study is checking in with people who have sleep apnea to see how their heart health and overall well-being are doing over time, especially looking at how CPAP treatment may help.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment893 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Grenoble Academic / other
Locations1 site (Grenoble)
Trial IDNCT04704401 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This project aims to collect long-term follow-up data on patients previously included in a meta-analysis regarding sleep apnea syndrome and arterial stiffness. Through telephone interviews and structured questionnaires, the study will assess the prevalence of cardiovascular events, metabolic events, incident cancers, and mortality among these patients. Additionally, it will evaluate the impact of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment on these outcomes, addressing ongoing discussions in the literature about its effectiveness.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals who were previously included in the meta-analysis on sleep apnea syndrome and arterial stiffness.

Not a fit: Patients who are not reachable or have passed away without identification in the hospital medical records will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the long-term health outcomes of patients with sleep apnea and inform treatment strategies.

How similar studies have performed: While this study builds on previous research, the long-term follow-up aspect is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in similar studies.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* already included in the meta-analysis "sleep apnea syndrome and arterial stiffness".

Exclusion Criteria:

* refusal to participate
* family not reachable and death not identified in the Hospital medical base
* persons under judicial protection (article L1122-2 of the Public Health Code) and patients under guardianship or curatorship

Where this trial is running

Grenoble

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Sleep ApneaSleep apneaFollow-upCardiovascular eventMetabolic eventincident cancerDeath
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