NCT02358811

Brief Summary

Sleep apnea is a common disease in the general population and more particularly in elderly subjects in whom prevalence can reach 30 % after 70 years old. In adults (\<55 years old) cardiovascular consequences are well known and make sleep apnea treatment necessary. However elderly (\>70 years old) apneic subjects are less symptomatic in terms of sleepiness, they usually present a lower index of respiratory events and cardiovascular consequences in this population are still discussed, driving some authors to consider sleep apnea in the elderly as a specific disease and making the need for a treatment questionable. In this study the investigators will focus on the comparison between adult and elderly apneic subjects in terms of cognitive and cardiovascular consequences. Adult apneic patients suffer from a decrease of cognitive performance as well as grey matter local atrophy, particularly in the hippocampus and in the frontal lobes. According to fewer studies, white matter can also be affected by a demyelinisation process. These structural modifications are sometimes associated with disorders of executive and memory functions. In the elderly, no clear association can be drawn between cognitive decline and sleep apnea. Moreover, to our knowledge, the cerebral state of elderly symptomatic apneic subjects has mostly not be investigated.

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Enrollment
69

participants targeted

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Timeline
Completed

Started Jun 2015

Longer than P75 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
terminated

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 4, 2015

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 9, 2015

Completed
5 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 30, 2015

Completed
7.7 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 6, 2023

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 14, 2023

Completed
Last Updated

March 13, 2024

Status Verified

March 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

7.7 years

First QC Date

February 4, 2015

Last Update Submit

March 12, 2024

Conditions

Keywords

Obstructive Sleep ApneaVoxel-Based MorphometryPolysomnographyMagnetic resonance imaging

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Level of grey of each of the voxels of the cerebral grey matter

    We will use a technique widely used in neuroimage : the voxel-based morphometry (VBM) which allows a precise comparison by assessing local subtle differences at a voxel level (a voxel being a 3D-pixel).

    During the MRI procedure

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Level of grey of each of the voxels of the cerebral white matter

    During the MRI procedure

  • Cognitive score

    At the inclusion

  • Dosage of the markers of the inflammation

    At the inclusion

Study Arms (4)

Eldery SAOS+

Patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea (AHI\>30) 70 years old and more

Device: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)Behavioral: Cognitive assessment

Eldery SAOS-

People without obstructive sleep apnea (AHI\<10) 70 years old and more

Device: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)Behavioral: Cognitive assessment

Adult SAOS+

Patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea (AHI\>30) 18 \< Age \< 55 years old

Device: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)Behavioral: Cognitive assessment

Adult SAOS-

People without obstructive sleep apnea (AHI\<10) 18 \< Age \< 55 years old

Device: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)Behavioral: Cognitive assessment

Interventions

The acquisition of the image will last 45 minutes with 6 sequences. * Before any examination, the manipulator will check the absence of contraindication to MRI. * During the fifth sequence, Gadolinium (Gadovist®) will be injected intravenously to the concentration 0.1 mmol / kg. For this, a venous catheter will be placed before the first sequence and then removed after the examination. This injection will be carried out according to the usual practice of MRI. * Throughout the examination, a physician will always be present.

Adult SAOS+Adult SAOS-Eldery SAOS+Eldery SAOS-

This cognitive assessment will include the following executive tests : * test of Stroop * left Trail Making Test A and B * verbal fluence test * test of memory of figures direct and inverse in order * completion of matrices * Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test (PASAT)

Adult SAOS+Adult SAOS-Eldery SAOS+Eldery SAOS-

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexmale
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Healthy subjects without SAOS and Patients with SAOS

You may qualify if:

  • or more than 70 years old
  • SAOS (AHI\>30) never treated before
  • consent form signed
  • or more than 70 years old
  • No SAOS (AHI\<10)
  • consent form signed

You may not qualify if:

  • Contraindication in the practice of MRI: pacemaker, metallic cardiac valve, intra-ocular metal part
  • Contraindication in the injection of Gadolinium (allergy during a previous radiological examination).
  • Type 1 or 2 diabetes
  • History of cerebrovascular accident, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure
  • Chronic and/or severe renal insufficiency
  • Chronic respiratory failure
  • Neurological pathology
  • Central origin sleep apnea (AHIcentral \> 15)

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

CHU de Saint-Etienne

Saint-Etienne, 42000, France

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Sleep Apnea, Obstructive

Interventions

Magnetic Resonance ImagingMental Status and Dementia Tests

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

TomographyDiagnostic ImagingDiagnostic Techniques and ProceduresDiagnosisNeuropsychological TestsPsychological TestsBehavioral Disciplines and Activities

Study Officials

  • Frederic ROCHE, MD-PhD

    CHU de Saint-Etienne

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 4, 2015

First Posted

February 9, 2015

Study Start

June 30, 2015

Primary Completion

March 6, 2023

Study Completion

April 14, 2023

Last Updated

March 13, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-03

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

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