Actively Recruiting
A Cross-sectional Study Examining Adipose Tissue in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Led by Mayo Clinic · Updated on 2026-02-13
120
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
620 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
M
Mayo Clinic
Lead Sponsor
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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Studies show that sleep apnea increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and is associated with obesity. However, it is unclear how sleep apnea affects fat tissue. Studies have shown that fat tissue is likely involved in developing cardiovascular disease. The purpose of this study is to see how sleep apnea changes fat tissue.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
A Cross-sectional Study Examining Adipose Tissue in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- BMI 40 kg/m2
- Not a current smoker or tobacco user
- Individuals with treated hypertension, prehypertension, and dyslipidemia are allowed
- No prescription medications except those for asthma, allergies, depression, acid reflux, topical skin treatments, shampoos, contraceptives, or intrauterine devices
- Not pregnant or breastfeeding and not planning to become pregnant or breastfeed
- Ability to provide written informed consent
- If on aspirin or anti-inflammatory medication, must suspend use for 7 days before participation unless contraindicated by vascular disease
You will not qualify if you...
- Vulnerable study populations excluded
- Chronic kidney disease (creatinine >2.5 mg/dL) or active cancers
- Pregnancy
- Anemia (hemoglobin <12 g/dL for men, <11 g/dL for women)
- Current smoking
- Use of chronic medications like statins, anti-inflammatory drugs, ARBs, or ACE inhibitors
- Blood or plasma donation in the past 2 months
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55901
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
S
Somers_CPL Lab
CONTACT
V
Virend Somers, MD., Ph.D
CONTACT
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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