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Recruiting Observational

Diurnal Evaluation of OSA Upper Airway Collapsibility and Muscle Responsiveness

NCT06334601 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Italy tracker
Phase
Observational
Started
2023-01-15
Last updated
2025-04-30

Condition(s) studied

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Tests of upper airway collapsibility and muscle responsiveness.

Tests of upper airway collapsibility and muscle responsiveness.: Upper airway collapsibility, upper airway muscle responsiveness and loop gain will be assessed during single study visit. Polysomnography

Study summary

In the framework of pathophysiological trait in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients, a simplified method is proposed to measure upper airway (UA) collapsibility and muscle responsiveness during wakefulness.

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria: * Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) * At home-polygraphy with at least one EEG channel (PSG) reporting moderate-to severe obstructive sleep apnea (apnea-hypopnea index \>14). Exclusion Criteria: * OSA treatment ongoing during two weeks before PSG * Unstable cardio-respiratory disease in the 3 months before enrollment * Subjects in O2 treatment

Primary outcome measure(s)

  • Upper airway collapsibility — During the diagnostic test
    Evaluation during wakefulness
  • Upper airway muscle responsiveness — During the diagnostic test
    Evaluation during wakefulness

Trial sites (1)

FacilityCityRegionStatus
IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano,Ospedale San Luca Milan Italy Recruiting
Official registry record

This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.

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