Study how mild low-oxygen affects sleep apnea and blood pressure
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial studies whether mild, controlled low oxygen during sleep can change sleep apnea symptoms and related blood pressure issues. It mainly looks at people with newly diagnosed, untreated sleep apnea and early high blood pressure.
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Who can take part
- Age 18 to 60 years
- Newly diagnosed sleep apnea and not yet treated
- Early high blood pressure (prehypertension or Stage 1 hypertension)
- Body mass index under 40
- Normal lung function and no other major diseases besides sleep apnea/high blood pressure
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