Evaluation of Antihypertensive Drugs in OSA Patients

Completed

• Conditions: Hypertension; Obstructive Sleep Apnea

• Registration Number: NCT01803815
• Lead Sponsor: Universidade Nova de Lisboa

Brief Summary

This prospective cohort study aimed to assess the phenotypic characteristics of OSA patients and their pattern of antihypertensive drugs consumption. The investigators also aimed to investigate a hypothetical association between ongoing anti-hypertensive regimen and Blood pressure control rates in these patients. Additionally, the investigators were also interested in trying to understand if the control of OSA may be influenced by the use of different classes of anti-hypertensive drugs.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2010-04
• Primary Completion: 2013-02
• Study First Submitted: 2013-02-27
• Study First Submitted QC: 2013-03-01
• Study First Posted: 2013-03-04
• Study Completion: 2013-04
• Status Verified: 2014-10
• Last Update Submitted: 2014-10-31
• Last Update Posted: 2014-11-02

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 369

Inclusion Criteria

• aged above 18 years, that attended a first visit at CHLN Hospital Sleep Unit were enrolled

Exclusion Criteria

• severe psychiatric disease or inability to understand the information required for an informed consent.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Number of participants with uncontrolled BP before CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) adaptation.	patients will be followed up for an expected average time of 2 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Universidade Nova de Lisboa - Faculdade de Ciências Médicas; 🇵🇹 Lisboa, Portugal