National database for sleep apnea patients in Turkey
TURKAPNE - The Turkish Sleep Apnea Database: A National, Multicenter, Observational, Prospective Cohort Study
This study is trying to gather information about people with sleep apnea in Turkey to understand their health better and see how different treatments affect their condition and related diseases.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 10000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Koç University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Trial ID | NCT02784977 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The TURKAPNE study aims to create a comprehensive nationwide database to characterize patients with obstructive sleep apnea in Turkey. It will collect data on various factors including demographics, comorbidities, and polysomnographic findings from patients undergoing sleep studies. The study will also explore the associations between sleep apnea phenotypes and metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, as well as the impact of treatment on these complications. Longitudinal follow-up will assess treatment compliance and outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adult patients undergoing sleep studies for suspected obstructive sleep apnea.
Not a fit: Patients already using positive airway pressure or with limited life expectancy due to advanced diseases may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of sleep apnea and improve treatment strategies for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Similar observational studies have successfully established databases that improved understanding and management of sleep apnea, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Consecutive adult patients undergoing sleep study for suspicion of obstructive sleep apnea * Ability to read and speak * Signed informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * subjects who use positive airway pressure * subjects with limited life expectancy due to advanced renal disease or uncontrolled malignancies * subjects with alcohol dependency
Where this trial is running
Istanbul
- Koç University Hospital — Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Özen Kacmaz Basoglu, Prof — Ege University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Yüksel Peker, Prof
- Email: yukselpeker26@gmail.com
- Phone: +905443483866
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.