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Obstructive Sleep ApneaNCT03930875

Aspirin Resistance in OSA Patients

An observational study of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, run by Danbury Hospital at 1 site in United States.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) patients are at increased risk of major cardiovascular events, so many patients take aspirin for prevention. Poor responsiveness to aspirin is a major clinical concern because it can potentially worsen the prognosis of OSA patients. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 85 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
What is being tested?
Aspirin Resistance testing
How many people
63 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
12 Dec 2017to 7 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 to 85 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Patients who come to the WCHN Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Clinic either for a follow-up appointment to monitor their therapy for OSA or for an appointment to discuss a new diagnosis of OSA referred by their pulmonologist.

Who may be able to join

  • No OSA (based on home or attended polysomnography) determined by negative sleep study (HSAT or NPSG) REI/AHI < 5 (if a home study was done and found negative or equivocal an attended study is required to rule out sleep apnea)
  • Patient is taking aspirin at a dose of 81 mg/day for at least a week last dose taken within 24 hours prior to enrollment.
  • Diagnosis of OSA (based on home or attended sleep study) with an REI/AHI ≥ 15 with or without symptoms or REI/AHI ≥ 5 with symptoms of sleep apnea in a patient 18-85 years old.
  • Patient is taking aspirin at a dose of 81mg/day for at least a week, last dose taken within 24 hours prior to enrollment.
  • Diagnosis of OSA (based on home or attended sleep study) with an REI/AHI ≥ 15 with or without symptoms or REI/AHI ≥ 5 with symptoms of sleep apnea in a patient 18-85 years old.
  • CPAP has been started within the last 2 years
  • Patient is taking aspirin at a dose of 81mg/day for at least a week, last dose taken within 24 hours prior to enrollment.

Who cannot join

  • Patient is not able to provide informed consent
  • Patient has taken at least one dose of a non-aspirin NSAID within the last 3 days
  • Patient has taken at least one dose of another (non-aspirin) anti-platelet agent(s) (clopidogrel, abciximab, eptifibatide, tirofiban, cilostazol, dipyridamole, prasugrel, ticlopidine, ticagrelor) in the last 7 days.
  • Patient has taken at least one dose of vitamin K antagonist (warfarin) in the last 7 days or heparin (low molecular weight or unfractionated) in the last 24 hours
  • Patient has taken steroids (intravenous, oral, or topical) within the last 2 weeks
  • Signs and symptoms of an active infection:
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  • Temperature ≥ 100.4
  • Productive cough
  • Rhinorrhea
  • Dysuria
  • Diarrhea
  • Signs and symptoms of a local inflammatory reaction
  • Pain
  • Warmth
  • Erythema
  • Swelling
  • Any history of a systemic inflammatory disorder
  • Any history of diabetes mellitus if no HbA1C measurement obtained within 6 months is available; if HbA1C measurement obtained within 6 months is available, patient will be included.
  • Any history of chronic kidney disease
  • Pregnant women, and women in labor

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Danbury Hospital

    Danbury, Connecticut, 06810

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About this study

Official title: Aspirin Resistance in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients (ARISA Trial)

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) patients are at increased risk of major cardiovascular events, so many patients take aspirin for prevention. Poor responsiveness to aspirin is a major clinical concern because it can potentially worsen the prognosis of OSA patients. However, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy that is considered standard of care for OSA treatment may potentially lead to improvement in responsiveness to aspirin. This study will determine whether CPAP therapy decreases patients' aspirin resistance in OSA patients with a new diagnosis or existing moderate to severe OSA who are treated with CPAP and take aspirin for prevention.

Read the detailed description

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common sleep-related breathing disorder that afflicts more than 25 million adults in the United States. This number continues to rise yearly due to increased incidence of obesity in the United States. The prevalence of OSA among males and females is also on the rise with 34% of males and 17% of females diagnosed with this disease.

OSA is characterized as intermittent pharyngeal soft-tissue obstruction due to anatomical or positional etiology during sleep. This leads to episodes of hypoxemia and apneas which result in overall sleep fragmentation. The pathophysiology associated with OSA is complex. However, some proposed causes of OSA include hypoxia during sleep which causes increased circulating catecholamines and sympathetic activation, free radical formation leading to oxidative stress, increased cytokine release and endothelial dysfunction. These proposed mechanisms are also associated with increased platelet aggregation and hyperactivity and increase a patient's overall risk for cardiovascular morbidities.

Many patients with cardiovascular co-morbidities are taking aspirin for primary or secondary prevention. With a concomitant diagnosis of OSA, it is thought that these patients who are taking aspirin on a daily basis may become resistant to its effects based on how their OSA is controlled (ie. CPAP vs. Non-CPAP). Although aspirin resistance has been noted to be a "laboratory phenomenon," there have been studies which have shown a three-fold increase in cardiovascularco- morbidities in patients who were found to be aspirin resistant. In this study, it is our goal to determine the prevalence of aspirin resistance in patients who have a diagnosis of OSA and undergoing treatment with CPAP or Non-CPAP methods by measuring Aspirin Resistant Units (ARUs) using light aggregometry. It is our overall objective to determine whether or not OSA is an independent risk factor for aspirin resistance.

OSA patients are at increased risk of major cardiovascular events and aspirin resistance is associated with poor cardiovascular outcomes. Studying aspirin responsiveness in OSA patients may help to elucidate the potential role of platelet function testing, including the possible clinical implications of an aspirin therapy regimen guided by platelet function testing.

Being tested
Aspirin Resistance testing
Medical subject headings
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive

What participants receive

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

  • Aspirin Resistance testingOther

    Aspirin resistance will be measured using platelet aggregometry (VerifyNow assay)

Study groups in NCT03930875
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Control - No Obstructive Sleep Apnea with AspirinThe control group consist of patients with a negative diagnosis of OSA (based on a negative home sleep apnea test (REI) < 5 and attended sleep study, AHI < 5; or attended NPSG with an AHI < 5) and the patient is taking aspirin at a dose of 81 mg/day for at least a week prior to inclusion. After obtaining written informed consent, approximately 6 ml of blood was collected via venipuncture.
Receives: Other: Aspirin Resistance testing
Arm 1- Obstructive Sleep Apnea with CPAP therapy and AspirinArm 1 consist of patients with a diagnosis of OSA (based on home or attended sleep study) with an REI/AHI > 15 with or without symptoms or REI/AHI > 5 with symptoms of sleep apnea in a patient 18-85 years old, CPAP has been started within the last 2 years, and patient is taking aspirin at a dose of 81mg/day for at least a week, last dose taken within 24 hours prior to enrollment. After obtaining written informed consent, approximately 6 ml of blood was collected via venipuncture.
Receives: Other: Aspirin Resistance testing
Arm 2 -Obstructive Sleep Apnea with no CPAP & AspirinArm 2 consist of patients with a diagnosis of OSA (based on home or attended sleep study) with an REI/AHI > 15 with or without symptoms or REI/AHI > 5 with symptoms of sleep apnea in a patient 18-85 years old and patient is taking aspirin at a dose of 81mg/day for at least a week, last dose taken within 24 hours prior to enrollment. After obtaining written informed consent, approximately 6 ml of blood was collected via venipuncture.
Receives: Other: Aspirin Resistance testing

What is being measured

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

  1. The prevalence of aspirin resistance in patients with newly diagnosed OSA taking aspirin for primary or secondary prevention.

    The prevalence of aspirin resistance, measured by platelet aggregometry, in patients with newly diagnosed OSA who take aspirin for primary or secondary prevention.

    Measured: Immediately after consent is obtained (baseline)

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. The prevalence of aspirin resistance in OSA patients who take aspirin for primary or secondary prevention and are currently being treated with CPAP.

    The prevalence of aspirin resistance in those patients with OSA on aspirin for primary or secondary prevention who are currently being treated with CPAP.

    Measured: Immediately after consent is obtained (baseline)

Timeline

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

  1. First posted29 Apr 2019
  2. Study start12 Dec 2017
  3. Primary completion7 Sep 2018
  4. Study completion7 Sep 2018

Resources

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
Other
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
63 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03930875
Sponsor's protocol ID
17-08-229-337
Status last verified
Apr 2019
First submitted
24 Apr 2019
Last updated
29 Apr 2019
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Peppard PE, Young T, Barnet JH, Palta M, Hagen EW, Hla KM. Increased prevalence of sleep-disordered breathing in adults. Am J Epidemiol. 2013 May 1;177(9):1006-14. doi: 10.1093/aje/kws342. Epub 2013 Apr 14.

    PubMed 23589584
  • Jordan AS, McSharry DG, Malhotra A. Adult obstructive sleep apnoea. Lancet. 2014 Feb 22;383(9918):736-47. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(13)60734-5. Epub 2013 Aug 2.

    PubMed 23910433
  • Marin JM, Carrizo SJ, Vicente E, Agusti AG. Long-term cardiovascular outcomes in men with obstructive sleep apnoea-hypopnoea with or without treatment with continuous positive airway pressure: an observational study. Lancet. 2005 Mar 19-25;365(9464):1046-53. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(05)71141-7.

    PubMed 15781100
  • Maeder MT, Schoch OD, Rickli H. A clinical approach to obstructive sleep apnea as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Vasc Health Risk Manag. 2016 Mar 21;12:85-103. doi: 10.2147/VHRM.S74703. eCollection 2016.

    PubMed 27051291
  • Tazbirek M, Slowinska L, Kawalski M, Pierzchala W. The rheological properties of blood and the risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). Folia Histochem Cytobiol. 2011;49(2):206-10. doi: 10.5603/fhc.2011.0028.

    PubMed 21744318
  • Oga T, Chin K, Tabuchi A, Kawato M, Morimoto T, Takahashi K, Handa T, Takahashi K, Taniguchi R, Kondo H, Mishima M, Kita T, Horiuchi H. Effects of obstructive sleep apnea with intermittent hypoxia on platelet aggregability. J Atheroscler Thromb. 2009;16(6):862-9. doi: 10.5551/jat.2188. Epub 2009 Dec 22.

    PubMed 20032579
  • Kuliczkowski W, Witkowski A, Polonski L, Watala C, Filipiak K, Budaj A, Golanski J, Sitkiewicz D, Pregowski J, Gorski J, Zembala M, Opolski G, Huber K, Arnesen H, Kristensen SD, De Caterina R. Interindividual variability in the response to oral antiplatelet drugs: a position paper of the Working Group on antiplatelet drugs resistance appointed by the Section of Cardiovascular Interventions of the Polish Cardiac Society, endorsed by the Working Group on Thrombosis of the European Society of Cardiology. Eur Heart J. 2009 Feb;30(4):426-35. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehn562. Epub 2009 Jan 27.

    PubMed 19174428
  • Cai G, Zhou W, Lu Y, Chen P, Lu Z, Fu Y. Aspirin resistance and other aspirin-related concerns. Neurol Sci. 2016 Feb;37(2):181-9. doi: 10.1007/s10072-015-2412-x. Epub 2015 Nov 14.

    PubMed 26573589
  • Gum PA, Kottke-Marchant K, Welsh PA, White J, Topol EJ. A prospective, blinded determination of the natural history of aspirin resistance among stable patients with cardiovascular disease. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2003 Mar 19;41(6):961-5. doi: 10.1016/s0735-1097(02)03014-0.

    PubMed 12651041
  • Lee PY, Chen WH, Ng W, Cheng X, Kwok JY, Tse HF, Lau CP. Low-dose aspirin increases aspirin resistance in patients with coronary artery disease. Am J Med. 2005 Jul;118(7):723-7. doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2005.03.041.

    PubMed 15989905
  • Grinstein J, Cannon CP. Aspirin resistance: current status and role of tailored therapy. Clin Cardiol. 2012 Nov;35(11):673-81. doi: 10.1002/clc.22031. Epub 2012 Jun 27.

    PubMed 22740110
  • Cheng G, Shan J, Xu G, Liu P, Zhou Y, Zhu Y, Lu X. Relationship between endothelial dysfunction, oxidant stress and aspirin resistance in patients with stable coronary heart disease. J Clin Pharm Ther. 2007 Jun;32(3):287-92. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2710.2007.00823.x.

    PubMed 17489881
  • Hopps E, Caimi G. Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: Links Betwen Pathophysiology and Cardiovascular Complications. Clin Invest Med. 2015 Dec 4;38(6):E362-70. doi: 10.25011/cim.v38i6.26199.

    PubMed 26654519
  • Barbe F, Duran-Cantolla J, Sanchez-de-la-Torre M, Martinez-Alonso M, Carmona C, Barcelo A, Chiner E, Masa JF, Gonzalez M, Marin JM, Garcia-Rio F, Diaz de Atauri J, Teran J, Mayos M, de la Pena M, Monasterio C, del Campo F, Montserrat JM; Spanish Sleep And Breathing Network. Effect of continuous positive airway pressure on the incidence of hypertension and cardiovascular events in nonsleepy patients with obstructive sleep apnea: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA. 2012 May 23;307(20):2161-8. doi: 10.1001/jama.2012.4366.

    PubMed 22618923
  • Buchner NJ, Sanner BM, Borgel J, Rump LC. Continuous positive airway pressure treatment of mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea reduces cardiovascular risk. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2007 Dec 15;176(12):1274-80. doi: 10.1164/rccm.200611-1588OC. Epub 2007 Aug 2.

    PubMed 17673692

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, run by Danbury Hospital at 1 site in United States.

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 7 inclusion and 20 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 29 Apr 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 United States. 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?

The prevalence of aspirin resistance in patients with newly diagnosed OSA taking aspirin for primary or secondary prevention. (time frame: Immediately after consent is obtained (baseline)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03930875, which also lists 21 linked publications.

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.

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AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 29 Apr 2019.

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