Comparison of Physical Activity Regimens as Treatments for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Phase 1
Completed
- Conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Interventions
- Behavioral: moderate-intensity aerobic and resistance trainingBehavioral: low-intensity stretching
- Registration Number
- NCT00956423
- Lead Sponsor
- University of South Carolina
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of two different physical activity regimens as complementary or alternative treatment options for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. A secondary purpose of the study is to examine the effects of these activity regimens on various health consequences of obstructive sleep apnea, including blood pressure, systemic inflammation, and daytime functioning.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 43
Inclusion Criteria
- moderate-intensity obstructive sleep apnea (AHI >= 15)
- sedentary status
Exclusion Criteria
- current treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (CPAP, oral devices, etc.)
- significant cardiovascular, pulmonary, or metabolic disease
- uncontrolled hypertension
- inability to exercise (e.g., musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, orthopedic problems)
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description moderate-intensity exercise training moderate-intensity aerobic and resistance training - low-intensity stretching low-intensity stretching -
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Laboratory polysomnographic assessment of apnea-hypopnea index pre- and post-intervention (12 weeks later)
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (2)
University of South Carolina
🇺🇸Columbia, South Carolina, United States
William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center
🇺🇸Columbia, South Carolina, United States