Actively Recruiting
Brain Fog in Sleep Apnea
Led by Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus · Updated on 2025-08-24
80
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
61 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Objective: This observational, cross-sectional pilot study aims to assess "Brain Fog" (cognitive symptoms impacting memory, attention, and concentration) in severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) patients. It compares two groups: those on CPAP treatment for at least 3 months and those not yet treated. Procedures: Severe OSA patients (AHI \> 30) will complete a 30-minute questionnaire at the Sleep Center Clinic, covering sociodemographic information, OSA diagnosis, and treatment details. Assessment scales will measure daytime sleepiness, sleep quality, and psychophysical fatigue. Participants: 80 Sleep Center outpatients, evenly divided by age and gender: 40 with severe OSA on CPAP for at least 3 months. 40 with severe OSA not yet on CPAP. Duration: Approximately 12 months.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Brain Fog in Sleep Apnea
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients with severe OSA treated with CPAP for at least 3 months.
- Patients with severe OSA who are new and have not yet started CPAP treatment.
- Patients with severe OSA who can understand the Italian language.
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients without a certified diagnosis of severe OSA.
- Patients with mild or moderate OSA.
- Patients unable to understand the Italian language.
- Patients with neurological or oncological comorbidities.
- Patients with documented cognitive deficits.
- Patients with psychiatric disorders or substance use disorders.
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
IRCCS Fondazione Don Gnocchi
Milan, MI, Italy, 20148
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
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Eleonora Volpato, PhD
CONTACT
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Valentina Poletti, MS
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
2
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