Intermittent hypoxia and immune cell changes in sleep apnea
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at whether a treatment that briefly lowers oxygen levels (intermittent hypoxia) can change how certain immune cells behave. It may help understand how the body's natural defenses work in people with sleep apnea.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 20 years old.
- You must have moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (a sleep test score of 15 or higher).
- You must not have conditions that affect the immune system, such as cancer, diabetes, or autoimmune diseases.
- You must be willing to take part in the study.
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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