Status:

COMPLETED

Effect of CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) on Lung Function in Asthmatics With Sleep Apnea

Lead Sponsor:

National Jewish Health

Conditions:

Asthma

Sleep Apnea

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This is a research study of asthma and sleep apnea. Our hypothesis is that untreated sleep apnea causes inflammation in the lung, which can worsen asthma. We believe treatment of sleep apnea will redu...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Adult (\>18yrs at the time of recruitment)
  • Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30
  • Symptoms suggestive of sleep apnea
  • Epworth Sleepiness Score (ESS) within range
  • Positive sleep study for sleep apnea

Exclusion

  • Tobacco use within the last 3 months.
  • Presence of other significant comorbid heart or lung disease
  • Presence of another chronic inflammatory disease, such as connective-tissue disease, inflammatory bowel disease, or active infection.
  • Use of systemic steroids, as defined as any prednisone use in the preceding 3 months.
  • Use of leukotriene antagonists or theophylline within the preceding 6 weeks.
  • Presence of severe or uncontrolled sinusitis, such that CPAP therapy will be difficult or uncomfortable.
  • History of significant claustrophobia, uncontrolled psychiatric disease, or anticipated intolerance of CPAP therapy.
  • Night shift workers, or other subjects with significantly altered sleep-wake cycles.
  • Baseline post-bronchodilator FEV1 \< 70% predicted.
  • Severe gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 1 2004

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 1 2005

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00238069

Start Date

December 1 2004

End Date

August 1 2005

Last Update

March 29 2017

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National Jewish Medical and Research Center

Denver, Colorado, United States, 80206