Exercise and obstructive sleep apnea: a treatment study
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding exercise to your current sleep apnea treatment (CPAP machine) can help you breathe better and feel more rested. You'll be asked to follow an exercise program while researchers track how it affects your sleep and daytime energy.
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Who can take part
- Diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)—a condition where breathing stops briefly during sleep—confirmed by a sleep study
- Currently using a CPAP machine (the mask that helps you breathe at night) for at least 3 months
- Age 30–65 years old
- Have not done regular exercise in the past 6 months
- Body mass index (BMI, a measure of weight relative to height) of 35 or less
- No serious heart, lung, nerve, or muscle problems that would make exercise 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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