Comparison of Physical Activity Regimens as Treatments for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Phase 1

Completed

• Conditions: Obstructive Sleep Apnea

• 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

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2009-08
• Study First Submitted: 2009-08-07
• Study First Submitted QC: 2009-08-07
• Study First Posted: 2009-08-11
• Primary Completion: 2011-10
• Study Completion: 2011-10
• Status Verified: 2011-11
• Last Update Submitted: 2011-11-22
• Last Update Posted: 2011-11-24

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

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Laboratory polysomnographic assessment of apnea-hypopnea index	pre- and post-intervention (12 weeks later)

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