Brain chemical study for sleep apnea and snoring
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at how a brain chemical called 5-HT7 affects sleep apnea by testing different groups: people with sleep apnea, people who snore, and healthy volunteers. It aims to find new ways to help regulate breathing during sleep.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 60 years old.
- You either have sleep apnea (with snoring and daytime sleepiness), snore without apnea, or are a healthy person who does not snore (confirmed by an overnight sleep test).
- You do not have a serious lung, brain, or heart condition.
- You have not used a breathing machine (like CPAP) for more than 3 months or had throat/airway surgery for sleep apnea.
- You do not have untreated thyroid issues, acromegaly, vocal cord paralysis, severe mental illness, alcohol abuse, or take sleeping pills regularly.
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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