Study of Adding Lifestyle Changes to CPAP Treatment in Men Aged 40-50 With Metabolic Syndrome, Erectile Dysfunction, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

What this Trial Is About

This research focuses on males aged 40 to 50 who have metabolic syndrome, erectile dysfunction, and obstructive sleep apnea. The study aims to assess whether adding lifestyle changes to standard continuous positive airway pressure CPAP therapy can improve health outcomes. Lifestyle modification is considered important alongside CPAP, especially for obese males with these conditions. Participants are divided into two groups of 20 males each. Both groups receive CPAP therapy, which involves using a machine during sleep for 4 hours a night, five days a week, over 12 weeks. One group also participates in lifestyle changes including treadmill exercise sessions three times a week for 40 minutes and follows a low-calorie diet for 12 weeks. During the study, researchers will measure erectile function using an Arabic version of an international index after 12 weeks. They will also evaluate sleep apnea severity, oxygen levels during sleep, daytime sleepiness, body measurements like body mass index and neck circumference, blood sugar, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and waist size. These assessments help monitor the effects of treatments and lifestyle changes over the 12-week period.

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