Effect of continuous positive airway pressure in the treatment of refractory hypertension in patients with sever obstructive sleep apnea

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• Conditions: Condition 1: High blood pressure. Condition 2: Sleep apnoea.; Essential (primary) hypertension; Sleep apnoea

• Registration Number: IRCT201108167346N1
• Lead Sponsor: Arak University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 22 February 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 80

Inclusion Criteria

age:40-80; refractory hypertension and severe obstructive sleep apnea(AHI>15)
exclusion criteria:central apnea;current severe respiratory disease;functional class:III, IV;pregnancy;secondary hypetension;history of treatment by continuous positive airway pressure.

Exclusion Criteria

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Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Blood Pressure. Timepoint: 3 times a week. Method of measurement: mmHg(by mercury barometer).

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Heart rate. Timepoint: 3 times/week. Method of measurement: Beat/min.