New classification for obstructive sleep apnea
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study is improving how doctors classify obstructive sleep apnea (a condition where your breathing stops and starts during sleep). It focuses on sleepiness and heart-related risks to help guide treatment. If you are 40 or older and have untreated OSA, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are 40 years old or older.
- You have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), with at least 5 breathing pauses per hour during a sleep study.
- At least 70% of your breathing pauses are obstructive (caused by a blocked airway), not central.
- You have not received any sleep apnea treatment (like CPAP, mouthpiece, or positional therapy) in the past year.
- You do not use or need a breathing machine (like BiPAP) for any reason.
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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