Registry for patients with central sleep apnea in Belgium
Official title: Belgian Central Sleep Apnea REgistry (B-CARE)
Run by Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven · NCT03621566 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is collecting information from patients with central sleep apnea in Belgium to see how different factors affect their treatment choices and how well they stick to their treatment plans.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven Academic / other |
| Locations | 14 sites (Aalst and 13 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 25, 2018 |
| Main results expected | June 25, 2028 |
| Study ends | June 25, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | July 3, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT03621566 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who have been diagnosed with central sleep apnea as indicated by an apnea/hypopnea index of 15 or more.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with mental disabilities that prevent them from understanding the study protocol will 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
This observational study evaluates various factors influencing treatment choices and compliance among patients diagnosed with central sleep apnea (CSA) in Belgium. It aims to gather data on the clinical features, treatment algorithms, and outcomes associated with CSA, which is characterized by significant interruptions in breathing during sleep. All participants will receive routine care while contributing to a registry that tracks their treatment experiences and adherence. The study seeks to enhance understanding of CSA and improve treatment strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment protocols and better management of central sleep apnea, enhancing patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While there is ongoing research into central sleep apnea, this registry approach is relatively novel and aims to fill gaps in understanding treatment compliance and outcomes.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years old * An apnea/hypopnea index ≥ 15/h of sleep and proportion of non-obstructive events \> 50%, derived from polysomnography (diagnostic or during (PAP) treatment) * Written informed consent provided Exclusion Criteria: \- Patients with mental disability making it impossible to understand the study protocol
Where it's running
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OLV Ziekenhuis
Aalst, Belgium Recruiting -
ZNA Middelheim
Antwerp, Belgium Recruiting -
Uza
Antwerp, Belgium Recruiting -
AZ Sint-Jan
Bruges, Belgium Recruiting -
CHU Saint-Pierre
Brussels, Belgium Recruiting -
Ghent University Hospital
Ghent, Belgium Recruiting
Show 8 more locations
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Jessa Ziekenhuis
Hasselt, Belgium Recruiting -
AZ Groeninge
Kortrijk, Belgium Recruiting -
CH Jolimont
La Louvière, Belgium Recruiting -
UZ Leuven
Leuven, Belgium Recruiting -
CHR de la Citadelle
Liège, Belgium Recruiting -
CHU UCL Namur
Namur, Belgium Recruiting -
AZ Glorieux
Ronse, Belgium Recruiting -
AZ Turnhout
Turnhout, Belgium Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Dries Testelmans, MD, PhD — UZ Leuven
- Study coordinator: Dries Testelmans, MD, PhD
- Email: dries.testelmans@uzleuven.be
- Phone: 16 342522
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.