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Polysomnography and Heart Rate Indexes in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Completed
Conditions
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Registration Number
NCT02044900
Lead Sponsor
Ovidiu Constantin Baltatu
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of polysomnography indexes for diagnosis of sleep apnea in human subjects obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This includes evaluation of polysomnography indexes (AHI; AI, arousal index; ODI, oxygen desaturation index) and heart rate variability (HRV) indexes.

Detailed Description

This is a cross-sectional study collecting data from patients from the Sleep Institute of Itaperuna, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Polysomnography (PSG) monitoring and diagnosis was in accordance with American Society of Sleep Medicine (ASSM) standards. Standard baseline polysomnography is performed using a computerised system. The following extracted signals are measured: 2 electroencephalogram channels (O1-A2, O2-A1, C3-A2, C4-A1), 2 electrooculogram channels, electromyography (EMG, bilateral anterior tibialis), pulse oximetry (arterial oxygen saturation), nasal-oral airflow (thermistors), and electrocardiogram (ECG derivation DII). The polysomnograms are scored according to the criteria of Rechtschaffen and Kales.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria
  • Diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea with an apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) > 5.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Subjects with a history or clinical examination suggestive of neuromuscular disease, hypertension or any surgical treatment were not considered in the study.

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Polysomnography indexesone night

Polysomnography indexes and full-length sleep ECG recordings are extracted from polysomnogram measurements.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Sleep Institute of Itaperuna

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Itaperuna, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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