Clinical trials: Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Obesity
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sleep Apnea
Effects of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) on Glucose Metabolism
Obstructive sleep apnea affects approximately 2-4% of middle-aged adults in the general population and is associated with several medical conditions including hypertension and coronary artery.
- Conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sleep Apnea, Sleep-disordered Breathing
- Trial name
- SOMNOS (NCT01503164)
- Testing
- Positive Pressure Therapy (PAP), LifeStyle Counseling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 111 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Sleep Apnea Syndromes, Inflammation
The Effects of Obesity and Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Inflammation and Heart Disease
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious sleep disorder in which a person's breathing is restricted during sleep. Obese individuals with OSA are at an increased risk of inflammation and heart conditions, but it is unknown…
- Trial name
- NCT00371293
- Testing
- Weight Loss Program, CPAP therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 181 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Metabolic Study of Sleep Apnea in Men and Women
The purpose of this study is to look at the metabolic (use of energy) and hormonal features of sleep problems in men and women.
- Trial name
- NCT00706511
- Testing
- CPAP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Morbid Obesity, Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
LAGB as a Treatment for Morbid Obesity in Adolescents
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) has been used worldwide to help selected morbidly obese adults to lose weight. The FDA has approved LAGB only for patients 18 years or older.
- Conditions
- Morbid Obesity, Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Metabolic Syndrome, Insulin Resistance
- Trial name
- NCT01045499
- Testing
- Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (Allergan Lap Band)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 137 people
- Sponsor
- Jeffrey L Zitsman, MD