Status:

COMPLETED

Autonomic Function in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Lead Sponsor:

Vanderbilt University

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)

Conditions:

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Eligibility:

All Genders

21-80 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) causes autonomic dysfunction independent of its effects on hyperglycemia.

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to determine if obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)-a condition in which respiration and oxygenation are affected during sleep-can cause abnormal autonomic function and blood su...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age 21-80.
  • BMI between 25 and 35.
  • Symptoms strongly indicative of sleep apnea (loud snoring, witnessed apneas or history of OSA based on laboratory PSG within 3 months of screening, not currently using CPAP, oral appliances or other treatments for OSA)

Exclusion

  • History of previous treatment for OSA.
  • History of diabetes.
  • History of other disorders known to affect autonomic function (e.g. Parkinson's disease, peripheral neuropathy of any cause, or requiring medications known to affect autonomic function that cannot be stopped safely for 48 hours).
  • No evidence of peripheral neuropathy on examination, negative laboratory tests for common causes of neuropathy (B12, Thyroid stimulating hormone, serum protein electrophoresis).
  • Inability to cooperate with testing, or to undergo testing (individuals with irregular heart rhythms, significant lung disease, previous LASIK procedure, unable to stop hypertensive medications for 48 hours).
  • Medications affecting glucose levels, hypoglycemic agents, high dose thiazide diuretics, beta blocking agents.
  • Pregnant or lactating females.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 1 2006

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2012

Estimated Enrollment :

70 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00681161

Start Date

March 1 2006

End Date

December 1 2012

Last Update

February 24 2017

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Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37232