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Prostatic NeoplasmsNCT02919904

Feasibility Study for the Assessment of Sleep Quality in Men With Prostate Cancer Starting ADT

An observational study of Prostatic Neoplasms and Sleep, run by Vancouver Prostate Centre at 1 site in Canada.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The feasibility of using the Apnea Risk Evaluating System (ARESTM) device to take longitudinal measures of sleep parameters in asymptomatic men with prostate cancer who are about to initiate androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) will be evaluated. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older, men only
Conditions the study is for
Prostatic Neoplasms, Sleep
What is being tested?
ARESTM
Type of treatment
Medical device
How many people
12 participants
Where
1 siteCanada
Study dates
Jul 2015to Sep 2018
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • Men only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: 25 men starting androgen deprivation therapy for asymptomatic prostate cancer.

Who may be able to join

  • Newly diagnosed prostate cancer starting hormone therapy with or without concomitant radiation therapy for at least 6 months, or
  • Biochemical relapse of prostate cancer without metastatic symptoms (i.e. rising Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) after definitive therapy with no evidence of metastatic disease)*.
  • Serum testosterone in the hypogonadal range or above, but not at castrate levels.
  • About to start ADT with a Luteinizing Hormone-Releasing Hormone (LHRH) analogue for at least 6 months.
  • Fluent in English (able to read, write, and speak in English).
  • Provide written informed consent.
  • Patients with sleep apnea who do not depend on a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine to sleep may join the study.
  • Note: For participants who are having both hormone therapy and radiation, sleep parameters will only be measured before the participant starts radiation.

Who cannot join

  • Receiving antiandrogen monotherapy.
  • Previous history of sleep disorder (e.g., being treated for obstructive sleep apnea (and wear a CPAP machine), narcolepsy, parasomnia, circadian rhythm abnormalities).
  • Use of routine prescription or over the counter sleep medications (e.g., melatonin, zolpidem, suvorexant, eszopiclone, ramelteon, benzodiazepine, antihistamine).
  • Active medical problems that interfere with sleep (e.g. congestive heart failure).
  • Active medical problems that interfere with ARESTM reading or use of the device: deafness, blindness, severe arthritis, dementia, atrial fibrillation, tics or tremors of the head.
  • Use of supplemental oxygen at night.
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  • Sensitivity of skin or scalp and/or open wounds on the forehead or scalp.
  • Allergic reactions to extended exposure to synthetics fabrics (e.g. polyester, rayon).
  • Upper respiratory infection or congestion.
  • Inability to sleep at least 5 hours per night or a total of 8 hours over two nights.
  • Inability to sleep with head reclined (less than 60 degree angle).
  • Head circumference less than 21 inches or greater than 25 inches.
  • Any reason that would prevent the participant from completing the study protocol or medical reason that would preclude them taking part.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Canada1 site
  • Vancouver Prostate Centre

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 1M9

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About this study

Official title: Feasibility of Using the ARESTM Device to Measure Sleep Parameters in Men With Asymptomatic Prostate Cancer Before as Well as at 3 and 6 Months After Starting Androgen Deprivation Therapy

The feasibility of using the Apnea Risk Evaluating System (ARESTM) device to take longitudinal measures of sleep parameters in asymptomatic men with prostate cancer who are about to initiate androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) will be evaluated. Study participants will complete serial questionnaires relating to sleep quality, hot flashes, and quality of life.

Read the detailed description

The primary purpose of our study is to examine the feasibility of using the ARESTM device to measure sleep parameters of prostate cancer patients who are beginning ADT. Although some evidence links ADT to poor quality of sleep, no research has assessed the impact of ADT on most sleep parameters. We chose the ARESTM device for this study because the device can comprehensively measure sleep parameters. Furthermore, unlike polysomnography, the ARESTM device is easy to use and the measurements can be done at participants' home, without requiring them to adapt to a new sleeping location (e.g., sleep lab). ARESTM is a wireless device that is worn on the forehead during sleep to record physiological parameters. In addition, the feasibility of obtaining serial questionnaires from patients will be assessed. In this pilot study, the study investigators will attempt to make some preliminary correlations between sleep quality (as measured by ARESTM) with subjective sleep quality, morphometric measures, urinary symptoms, and hot flashes. Data collected from this study will help to determine the acceptability of and compliance with using the ARESTM device by this patient population.

Being tested
ARESTM
Keywords
prostate cancer, sleep, androgen deprivation therapy
Medical subject headings
Prostatic Neoplasms

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • ARESTMDevice

    The ARESTM device is a commercial home sleep-testing device that can record the following parameters (for up to 7 continuous hours) when participants are asleep:

    • NREM and REM sleep frequency and duration
    • Duration and number of arousal
    • Blood oxygen saturation and pulse rate via a silicone-embedded optical sensor
    • Fluctuation in nasal airflow pressure via a nasal cannula and pressure transducer
    • Head movement actigraphy and flux in snoring as measures of sleep/wake patterns via two accelerometers and an acoustic microphone
    • Apnea/hypopnea index and respiratory disturbance index

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Recruitment Rate

    Time taken to recruit men to this protocol will be measured

    Measured: up to 2 years

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. Sleep quality parameters (composite outcome measure)

    To measure parameters associated with sleep quality (non-rapid eye movement (NREM) \& and rapid eye movement (REM), sleep frequency and duration, duration and number of awakenings, blood oxygen saturation and pulse rate, fluctuation in nasal airflow pressure, head movement actigraphy and flux in snoring as measures of sleep/wake patterns, apnea/hypopnea index and respiratory disturbance index).

    Measured: At baseline, 3 months and 6 months

  2. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI): subjective sleep quality

    To assess subjective sleep quality. This questionnaire will be administered at the same time points as the sleep recordings are carried out.

    Measured: At baseline, 3 months and 6 months

  3. Hot Flash Related Daily Interference Scale (HFRDIS)

    To assess whether severe hot flash interferes with various daily activities. This questionnaire will be administered at the same time points as the sleep recordings are carried out.

    Measured: At baseline, 3 months and 6 months

  4. Modified Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC)

    To assess study participant's urinary symptoms, frequency and how bothered they are with some ADT side effects (e.g. depression, fatigue, weight gain). This questionnaire will be administered at the same time points as the sleep recordings are carried out.

    Measured: At baseline, 3 months and 6 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted29 Sep 2016 (estimated)
  2. Study startJul 2015
  3. Primary completionSep 2018
  4. Study completionSep 2018

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
12 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02919904
Sponsor's protocol ID
Sleep Pilot
Status last verified
Oct 2019
First submitted
6 Sep 2016
Last updated
3 Oct 2019
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Prostatic Neoplasms and Sleep, run by Vancouver Prostate Centre at 1 site in Canada.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 8 inclusion and 13 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Oct 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Canada. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Recruitment Rate (time frame: up to 2 years). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Oct 2019.

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