Clinical trials
Apnea clinical trials
Below are recruiting apnea clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 351 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT03307330Recruiting
Study of body fat in people with obstructive sleep apnea
This study looks at how body fat (“adipose tissue”) may differ in people with obstructive sleep apnea. You may be asked for consent and could be asked to stop certain medicines short-term so researchers can take a safe fat sample.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–60 - NCT03255408RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Sleep study testing breathing and blood flow in healthy adults
This study looks at how your brain blood flow and breathing change during sleep under normal oxygen and reduced oxygen. It will only include healthy adults so researchers can learn what “intermittent hypoxia” does to the body in people without medical problems.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18–45 - NCT03062748Enrolling by invitation
Study tests how sleep apnea and inflammation relate to risk
This study looks at people with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to understand how inflammation and breathing disruption may affect future heart and metabolism risk. It may help explain why some people develop higher risk even with milder sleep apnea.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT02922894RecruitingPhase 4
Testing sleep apnea care in people with spinal cord injury
This study looks at treatment for sleep apnea (breathing pauses during sleep) in adults with a spinal cord injury. If you qualify, the trial team may help manage sleep-related breathing problems and track how well the treatment works.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18–89 - NCT02703207Recruiting
Sleep apnea and COPD effects in older veterans
This study looks at how sleep apnea affects thinking skills and overall health in older veterans who also have COPD. It may help researchers understand what changes to target to improve daytime functioning and wellbeing.
Detroit, MichiganAges 60–89 - NCT02703220RecruitingPhase 4
Sleep apnea treatment in older adults
This study tests whether certain medications can help older adults with mild to moderate sleep apnea breathe better during sleep. It aims to improve sleep quality and safety for elderly patients.
Detroit, MichiganAges 60–89 - NCT00695214RecruitingPhase 2
Test with medicine-assisted sleep endoscopy for sleep apnea
This trial studies how well a procedure done while you sleep helps doctors understand the blockage causing obstructive sleep apnea and plan surgery. You may be helped if you’re an adult with sleep apnea who is considering surgical treatment.
Santa Monica, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04192656RecruitingPhase 4
PAP treatment for sudden hearing loss with sleep apnea
This trial tests whether using PAP (a breathing device for sleep apnea) can improve sudden hearing loss that happens alongside obstructive sleep apnea. It may help by reducing stress on the body during sleep and supporting hearing recovery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT02762175Recruiting
Track breathing airway changes after jaw surgery for sleep apnea
This study records how your upper airway changes on scans after a jaw surgery called MMA for obstructive sleep apnea (OSAS). It also looks at how those changes relate to quality of life, which may help doctors better predict who benefits from surgery.
BrugesAges Any age - NCT05321355Recruiting
Sleep disorder patient registry for narcolepsy and other conditions
This is a research registry that collects information from people with narcolepsy and other neurological sleep disorders. It may help doctors better understand sleep problems and improve future care.
Mainz, Rhineland-PalatinateAges 18–120 - NCT03858751RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Drug to activate a sleep-control pathway for sleep apnea
This early study tests a medicine that is meant to improve how your brain and breathing muscles work during sleep for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). If you qualify, you would be monitored during sleep to see whether the treatment changes breathing events and oxygen levels.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–70 - NCT04623463Recruiting
Exercise and how it affects sleep apnea severity
This study looks at whether regular physical activity can make obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) less severe. It focuses on people who are not yet receiving OSA treatment and checks changes in severity over time.
GrenobleAges 18–80 - NCT06061562Recruiting
Sleep Apnea and Activity in Down Syndrome
This trial looks at whether physical activity can help improve sleep apnea in people with Down syndrome. It aims to find better ways to manage breathing problems during sleep.
La TroncheAges 6 years+ - NCT06030349Recruiting
Breathing support for kids with Down syndrome and sleep apnea
This trial looks at how well non-invasive breathing machines help children with Down syndrome who have obstructive sleep apnea. It tracks their health and sleep over time to see if the treatment works and improves daily life.
DublinAges 6 months–16 years - NCT05315752Recruiting
Body fat changes after CPAP-treated sleep apnea improves
This study looks at how bariatric (weight-loss) surgery may change body fat and body shape in people with severe obstructive sleep apnea who use CPAP. It aims to understand what may improve when sleep apnea is better controlled after surgery.
BrusselsAges 18–99 - NCT05391945Recruiting
Thyroid surgery and sleep apnea in people with goiters
This trial studies whether planned thyroidectomy (thyroid surgery) changes obstructive sleep apnea (breathing pauses during sleep) in people who have a goiter. It may help doctors understand whether treating the thyroid affects nighttime breathing.
BrusselsAges 18–90 - NCT06264427Recruiting
Study of metabolism issues in Greenland
This study looks at the genes and physical traits of people in Greenland with type 2 diabetes or severe obesity. It aims to better understand these conditions to improve care.
Nuuk, SermersooqAges 18 years+ - NCT07857044Recruiting
Left atrial fibrosis in persistent atrial fibrillation study
This study looks at how scar tissue in the heart's upper chambers relates to other health issues in people with persistent atrial fibrillation. It aims to improve understanding and treatment for this condition.
Augsburg, BavariaAges 18 years+ - NCT07871149Recruiting
Perimenopausal symptom study for women with sleep apnea
This study tests whether treating sleep apnea can help women with menopause-related symptoms. It uses a home sleep test to check for sleep apnea and may offer treatment options to improve sleep and quality of life.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–40 - NCT04430790RecruitingPhase 3
Doxapram for apnea in very preterm babies on breathing support
This trial studies whether the medicine doxapram can better treat breathing pauses (apnea) in very preterm babies who are already on breathing support in the NICU. It aims to reduce the need for extra interventions and improve outcomes in this high-risk group.
Brussels, Avenaue Hippocrate 10Ages 5 months–7 months - NCT06401083RecruitingPhase 4
Extra caffeine dose before removing breathing tube in preemies
This study tests if giving an extra dose of caffeine (a medicine that helps premature babies breathe) right before removing the breathing tube can make the transition easier. It is for very premature babies who have been on a ventilator for at least two days and are ready for their first try at breathing on their own.
BudapestAges Any age - NCT06423118Recruiting
Sleep apnea and thinking skills in older adults
This study looks at how sleep apnea affects thinking and memory in older adults. If you join, you'll wear comfortable, non-invasive sensors overnight to monitor your sleep and breathing patterns.
Toronto, OntarioAges 55–85 - NCT04005508Recruiting
Study sleep apnea and heart outcomes in high-risk atrial fibrillation
This trial looks at how obstructive sleep apnea (OSA, a breathing problem during sleep) relates to heart outcomes in people with atrial fibrillation (AF). It may help doctors better predict risk and choose safer care for people who are high cardiovascular risk.
SingaporeAges 22–99 - NCT07826429Recruiting
Testing a new breathing mask for sleep apnea
This study tests a new style of breathing mask (called the F&P Licorice Mask) for people who already use CPAP or similar therapy for sleep apnea. You'll use the mask at home and give feedback on how it feels and works, which could help make future masks more comfortable.
St Louis, MissouriAges 22 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for apnea?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 351 recruiting apnea studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a apnea trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a apnea trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.