NCT01769807

Brief Summary

Reduced plasma nitrate (NOx) levels and increased urinary norepinephrine (U-NE) levels have been described in severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and are reverted by continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). The investigators wanted to know the effect of CPAP on these biomarkers in mild-moderate OSA.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
67

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2004

Longer than P75 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

July 1, 2004

Completed
4.4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2008

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2008

Completed
4 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 17, 2012

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 17, 2013

Completed
Last Updated

January 17, 2013

Status Verified

January 1, 2013

Enrollment Period

4.4 years

First QC Date

November 17, 2012

Last Update Submit

January 16, 2013

Conditions

Keywords

Sleep apneaCPAP treatmentPlasma nitrateUrinary norepinephrineBlood pressure

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Plasma nitrate (NOx) levels

    After sleep apnea diagnosis, measurements of plasma NOx at 11 pm, 4 am and 7 am were obtained at baseline and after 1 month of CPAP.

    one month

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • 24 h Blood pressure

    one month after CPAP

  • Urinary norepinephrine (U-NE) levels

    One month

Study Arms (1)

CPAP treatment

EXPERIMENTAL

67 consecutive male patients with OSA were recruited: 36 with mild-moderate OSA and 31 with severe OSA. Data were collected in all subjects at baseline and after 1 month of CPAP.

Device: CPAP

Interventions

CPAPDEVICE

CPAP adaptation was performed by a sleep technician and the patients were instructed to use this for 1 month.

Also known as: Automated pressure setting device (AutoSet Spirit, ResMed)
CPAP treatment

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

  • \- Diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea

You may not qualify if:

  • current smoker
  • respiratory disease
  • cardiac disease (except for arterial hypertension)
  • renal disorder
  • hepatic disorder
  • psychiatric disorder
  • diabetes mellitus
  • dyslipidemia
  • rhinitis
  • sinusitis
  • acute illness
  • daytime hypoxemia or hypercapnia
  • therapy with oral nitrates
  • therapy with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
  • therapy with beta-blockers
  • +5 more criteria

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Hospital Pulido Valente

Lisbon, Lisbon District, 1769-001, Portugal

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Pinto P, Barbara C, Montserrat JM, Patarrao RS, Guarino MP, Carmo MM, Macedo MP, Martinho C, Dias R, Gomes MJ. Effects of CPAP on nitrate and norepinephrine levels in severe and mild-moderate sleep apnea. BMC Pulm Med. 2013 Mar 13;13:13. doi: 10.1186/1471-2466-13-13.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Sleep Apnea, ObstructiveSleep Apnea Syndromes

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

ApneaRespiration DisordersRespiratory Tract DiseasesSleep Disorders, IntrinsicDyssomniasSleep Wake DisordersNervous System Diseases

Study Officials

  • Paula G Pinto, PhD

    University of Lisbon

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
PhD

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 17, 2012

First Posted

January 17, 2013

Study Start

July 1, 2004

Primary Completion

December 1, 2008

Study Completion

December 1, 2008

Last Updated

January 17, 2013

Record last verified: 2013-01

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