CPAP treatment effects in older COPD and sleep apnea patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at whether using positive airway pressure (often called CPAP) improves health outcomes in older adults who have both COPD and obstructive sleep apnea. It may help find ways to reduce symptoms and complications from “overlap” breathing problems.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You’re age 60 or older.
- You have obstructive sleep apnea that is moderate to severe (about 20 or more breathing pauses per hour).
- You also have moderate to severe COPD confirmed by breathing tests (PFTs) and a smoking history of more than 10 pack-years.
- Your COPD treatment plan is stable (no big changes recently).
- You have not used CPAP or another oral appliance for sleep problems before or during this period.
- You can use a nasal or face mask and you can give informed consent.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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