NCT00514826

Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to investigate the effect of an altitude sojourn on patients with the obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
40

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Aug 2007

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 1, 2007

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 9, 2007

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 10, 2007

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 1, 2007

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 1, 2007

Completed
Last Updated

May 26, 2010

Status Verified

May 1, 2010

Enrollment Period

2 months

First QC Date

August 9, 2007

Last Update Submit

May 25, 2010

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Prevalence and severity of sleep disordered breathing

    during altitude sojourn

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • alterations in sleep structure and vigilance; high altitude related illness

    during altitude sojourn

Interventions

sojourn at moderate altitude (1860m and 2590m) during 2 days/nights each

Eligibility Criteria

Age20 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome based on symptoms and a sleep study

You may not qualify if:

  • Sleep disorders other than obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
  • Other than mild, stable cardiovascular disease
  • Other than mild lung disease
  • Chronic rhinitis, previous uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
  • Treatment with drugs that affect respiratory center drive
  • Internal, neurologic or psychiatric disease that interferes with sleep quality
  • Previous intolerance to moderate or low altitude \< 2600m

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Pulmonary Division, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland

Zurich, CH-8091, Switzerland

Location

Related Publications (2)

  • Nussbaumer-Ochsner Y, Schuepfer N, Ulrich S, Bloch KE. Exacerbation of sleep apnoea by frequent central events in patients with the obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome at altitude: a randomised trial. Thorax. 2010 May;65(5):429-35. doi: 10.1136/thx.2009.125849.

  • Bloch KE, Latshang TD, Turk AJ, Hess T, Hefti U, Merz TM, Bosch MM, Barthelmes D, Hefti JP, Maggiorini M, Schoch OD. Nocturnal periodic breathing during acclimatization at very high altitude at Mount Muztagh Ata (7,546 m). Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2010 Aug 15;182(4):562-8. doi: 10.1164/rccm.200911-1694OC. Epub 2010 May 4.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Sleep Apnea, Obstructive

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Sleep Apnea SyndromesApneaRespiration DisordersRespiratory Tract DiseasesSleep Disorders, IntrinsicDyssomniasSleep Wake DisordersNervous System Diseases

Study Officials

  • Konrad E. Bloch, MD

    Pulmonary Division, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 9, 2007

First Posted

August 10, 2007

Study Start

August 1, 2007

Primary Completion

October 1, 2007

Study Completion

October 1, 2007

Last Updated

May 26, 2010

Record last verified: 2010-05

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