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Effects of Physical Activity on OSA Severity Based on the Level of Fluid Shift

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Interventions
Behavioral: Physical activity intervention
Registration Number
NCT04623463
Lead Sponsor
University Hospital, Grenoble
Brief Summary

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by complete or partial upper-airway collapse during sleep associated with sleepiness. OSA causes severe impairments in quality of life (sleepiness, tiredness, concentration difficulties). Moreover, OSA has adverse consequences on the cardiovascular system by causing intermittent hypoxia, increased sympathetic nervous system activation and vascular endothelial dysfunction.

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and mandibular advanced devices (MAD) remain the two first-line therapies for OSA. However, not all patients are eligible for these treatments or are not able to follow for a lifelong therapy and therefore do not use it consistently.

A recent meta-analysis has confirmed that regular physical activity reduces OSA by approximately 28% (Mendelson et al. 2018). However, an important inter-individual variability exists and no study to date has identified characteristics of patients who respond to these interventions.

The aim of this Prospective study, single-site, non-randomized 4-week trial is to evaluate the impact of a 4-week physical activity intervention on the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) in OSA patients based on their baseline fluid shift level.

Participants included in the present study will benefit from a 4-week physical activity intervention. Upon the initial visit, a physical activity prescription will be defined and they will be equipped with a physical activity monitor that allows feedback. Participants will then exercise one day per week on-site and 4 days/week on their own. Weekly physical activity will be reviewed weekly with the participant during their on-site visit.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
62
Inclusion Criteria
  • • Patient aged 18 to 80 years old

    • Patient with OSA (AHI ≥ 15 events/hr)
    • Patient not receiving any treatment for their OSA
    • Patient able to provide written informed consent
    • Patient able to participate in regular physical activity (no medical contraindication to exercise)
Exclusion Criteria
  • • Pregnancy

    • Person deprived of liberty or subject to a legal protection measure
    • Patient presenting a condition that can influence the results. (According to the investigator's judgment, i.e. heart failure, venous insufficiency).
    • Vulnerable person or legally protected adult.
    • Patients already included in another interventional study
    • BMI > 30 kg/m²
    • Patient taking diuretics

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Exercise interventionPhysical activity interventionParticipants included in the present study will benefit from a 4-week physical activity intervention. Upon the initial visit, a physical activity prescription will be defined and they will be equipped with a physical activity monitor that allows feedback. Participants will then exercise one day per week on-site and 4 days/week on their own. Weekly physical activity will be reviewed weekly with the participant during their on-site visit.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Apnea-Hypopnea indexBaseline-4weeks

Measured during polysomnography

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Subjective sleepiness as measured by the Epworth Sleepiness ScoreBaseline-4weeks

Measured with the Epworth Sleepiness Score Questionnaire

Overnight change in leg fluid volumeBaseline-4weeks

Measured using bio-electrical impedance

Quality of life assessed by the SF-36 questionnaireBaseline-4weeks

Measured using the SF-36 questionnaire

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

UniversityGrenobleHospital

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Grenoble, France

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