A study to compare how well patients do with treatment after undergoing full monitoring in a sleep laboratory versus simplified sleep study recordings to test for possible obstructive sleep apnea

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Obstructive sleep apnea; Respiratory - Sleep apnoea

• Registration Number: ACTRN12611000926932
• Lead Sponsor: Australasian Sleep Trials Network

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2011-08-29
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 400

Inclusion Criteria

1) Patients must be aged between 25-80 years. 2) Are referred to a sleep disorders centre for investigation of suspected OSA. 3) Report at least 2 of the following symptoms: snoring, witnessed apneas and/or excessive daytime sleepiness.

Exclusion Criteria

1) Have had a previous sleep study
2) Referral for a non-respiratory sleep disorder
3) Have a severe psychiatric disorder or cognitive impairment that may affect the ability of the subject to comply with the study protocol
4) Suffer from neuromuscular disease, severe chronic obstructive (FEV1/FVC <70% and FEV1 <50% predicted) or restrictive (TLC <70% predicted) pulmonary disease, or require supplemental oxygen
6) Have unstable cardiovascular disease or cardiac failure (ie New York Heart Association categories III-IV)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified