Benefits to early identification of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (too shallow or too slow breathing) in obese patients by measuring blood carbon dioxide levels while lying flat and sitting upright.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome; Obstructive Sleep Apnoea; Respiratory - Sleep apnoea; Diet and Nutrition - Obesity

• Registration Number: ACTRN12615000135516
• Lead Sponsor: Sheila Sivam

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-02-12
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

1.Age 18 – 75 years old
2.Written informed consent
3.BMI>40kg/m2
4.Able to lie flat

Exclusion Criteria

1.Major psychiatric, neurological disorder or head injury
2.Neuromuscular disease or lung disease
3.Uncontrolled medical conditions including cardiac failure
4.Not proficient in English

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified