Status:

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION

Underlying Mechanisms of Obesity-induced Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Lead Sponsor:

Brandon Nokes

Conditions:

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Obesity

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Brief Summary

Obesity is a common risk factor for the development of obstructive sleep apnea. However, not all subjects with obesity develop obstructive sleep apnea. This study will attempt to determine the mechani...

Detailed Description

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a highly prevalent disease with major neurocognitive and cardiovascular sequelae. Obesity is a major risk factor for OSA, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear....

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • \- Men and women
  • Ages \>= 18-65 years old
  • BMI 35 kg/m2--and above
  • Scheduled for sleeve gastrectomy (bariatric surgery)

Exclusion

  • Any cardiovascular, pulmonary or renal disease other than well-controlled hypertension or asthma.
  • Pregnancy
  • Currently smoking
  • Any respiratory disorder other than OSA or well controlled asthma
  • contraindication to MRI

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 20 2021

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

May 31 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

110 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04793334

Start Date

March 20 2021

End Date

May 31 2026

Last Update

May 29 2024

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UCSD - Altman Clinical Research Institute (ACTRI)

La Jolla, California, United States, 92037