Searching for a biomarker of sleepiness in severe sleep apnea
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks for a biological marker of severe daytime sleepiness in people with severe obstructive sleep apnea who haven't started breathing machine treatment yet. It may help doctors better understand and treat sleepiness in the future.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with severe sleep apnea (more than 30 breathing pauses per hour).
- You have not yet started any breathing machine (PAP) treatment.
- You experience significant daytime sleepiness (score above 10 on the ESS sleepiness questionnaire).
- You do not have serious heart, kidney, liver, lung disease, or active cancer.
- You are not pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next year.
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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