Status:

RECRUITING

Investigation of Using Non-Wearable Devices to Assess Sleep- Disordered Breathing in Hospitalized Patients With Schizophrenia

Lead Sponsor:

Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital

Conditions:

Schizophrenia and Schizophrenia Spectrum Psychosis

Eligibility:

All Genders

20-70 years

Brief Summary

This research project aims to evaluate the prevalence of comorbid OSA and its impact on disease progression among hospitalized schizophrenia patients using non-wearable devices.

Detailed Description

Schizophrenia patients frequently experience sleep disorders and circadian rhythm disruptions, with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) being particularly prevalent. Evidence indicates that schizophrenia pa...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age: Participants must be between 20 and 70 years old.
  • Diagnostic Criteria: Schizophrenia spectrum disorders, including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and schizophreniform disorder, diagnosed according to DSM-5 criteria and confirmed with the MINI 7.0 (Chinese version).
  • Clinical Stability and Informed Consent: At the time of admission, participants should be in a relatively stable condition, able to understand the study procedures, and capable of providing written informed consent. If patients are unable to fully comprehend due to illness severity or cognitive limitations, consent may be obtained from a legal guardian or family member, with subsequent confirmation of consent by the patient once their condition improves.

Exclusion

  • Treatment-related: Patients who are currently receiving continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy for OSA.
  • Other Major Central Nervous System Disorders: Presence of other serious conditions that may significantly affect central nervous system function, aside from schizophrenia, such as major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder.
  • Severe Medical Illnesses: Including, but not limited to, malignant tumors, end-stage cardiopulmonary disease, neuromuscular disorders severely affecting motor or respiratory function, uncontrolled epileptic seizures, or other serious medical conditions that prevent patients from sleeping in the supine position.
  • Clinical Judgment: Patients deemed unsuitable for participation due to clinical conditions (e.g., agitation, non-cooperation, or other safety concerns).

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 9 2025

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

April 30 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

80 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07192042

Start Date

September 9 2025

End Date

April 30 2026

Last Update

September 25 2025

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Ministry of Health and Welfare Shuang-Ho Hospital

New Taipei City, Taiwan

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