Heart Rate Variability to Detect Sleep Apnea in Hypertension
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether a simple heart-rate measurement can help detect obstructive sleep apnea (a breathing condition during sleep) in people with high blood pressure. The goal is to find an easier way to screen for sleep apnea, which often goes undiagnosed but can worsen heart health.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You have been diagnosed with high blood pressure (or hard-to-control high blood pressure)
- You score 3 or higher on the STOP-Bang screening questionnaire, which suggests you may be at risk for sleep apnea
- You are willing to have your heart rate monitored and undergo a sleep study (polysomnography) to measure your breathing during sleep
- You can follow all study procedures without medical complications that would make participation unsafe
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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