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Effect of Adding Lifestyle Changes to CPAP in Males with Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Metabolic Syndrome, and Erectile Dysfunction
Led by Cairo University · Updated on 2025-05-07
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Participants Needed
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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.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Changing Lifestyle in OSA Males Who Suffer Metabolic Syndrome and Impotence: Is There a Response?
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Male with moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnea
- Mild or moderate erectile dysfunction
- Diagnosis of metabolic syndrome
- Age between 40 and 50 years
You will not qualify if you...
- Presence of heart disease
- Presence of psychiatric conditions
- Presence of autoimmune diseases
- Presence of kidney disease
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 12 weeks
Participants receive CPAP therapy five days weekly during night-sleeping for 4 hours for 12 weeks. Participants in the study group also attend three treadmill exercise sessions per week and follow a low-calorie dietary restriction for 12 weeks.
Weekly visits for up to 12 weeks
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Faculty of physical therapy
Giza, Dokki, Egypt
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Research Team
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Ali MA Ismail, lecturer
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Ahmed MA Elfahl
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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