Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 80

National database for sleep apnea patients in Turkey

Official title: TURKAPNE - The Turkish Sleep Apnea Database: A National, Multicenter, Observational, Prospective Cohort Study

Run by Koç University · NCT02784977 · Data updated 2026-11-12

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 typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
Enrollment10000 (estimated)
SponsorKoç University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Istanbul)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 3, 2017
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2024
Study endsDecember 31, 2027
Registry record updatedOctober 13, 2022
Trial IDNCT02784977 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adult patients undergoing sleep studies for suspected obstructive sleep apnea.

Probably not a fit

Patients already using positive airway pressure or with limited life expectancy due to advanced diseases 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

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.

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 gone: Similar observational studies have successfully established databases that improved understanding and management of sleep apnea, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

  • 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

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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.