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
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Department of Medical Research, Holstebro Hospital
🇩🇰Holstebro, Denmark