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Vasoactive Hormones and Oxygen Saturation During Apneic Events in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Suspended
Conditions
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Registration Number
NCT00438412
Lead Sponsor
Regional Hospital Holstebro
Brief Summary

The mechanisms involved in development and maintenance of hypertension in obstructive sleep apnea are not clarified.

We hypothesize that patients with obstructive sleep apnea have an abnormal level of some vasoactive hormones during apneic events during sleep.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
SUSPENDED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria
  • Severe obstructive sleep apnea (apnea-hypopnea index > 30)
Exclusion Criteria
  • Drug or alcohol abuse
  • Pregnancy
  • History or clinical signs of disease in the heart, lungs, brain, liver, kidneys or endocrine organs
  • Diabetes

Healthy Controls

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Apnea-hypopnea index < 10

Exclusion criteria:

  • Drug or alcohol abuse
  • Pregnancy
  • History or clinical signs of disease in the heart, lungs, brain, liver, kidneys or endocrine organs
  • Diabetes

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department of Medical Research, Holstebro Hospital

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Holstebro, Denmark

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