Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Medical Patients

NCT05980936 | Withdrawn

• 1 other identifier: IH.OSAScrnng.2023/2
• Study Type: observational
• Target: N/A
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 2

Brief Summary

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is highly prevalent in the general population and is associated with multiple adverse cardiovascular consequences. Screening for OSA is recommended in those with typical symptoms, such as daytime sleepiness, loud snoring, or abrupt awakenings with gasping or choking. Patients admitted to the general medical wards with these symptoms will be evaluated for the possibility of having OSA.

Conditions

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Keywords

Obstructive sleep apnea; Symptomatology; Middle East

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Number of Participants who are found to have obstructive sleep apnea

  Those who are found to have symptoms of OSA will be referred for further evaluation to get the final diagnosis of OSA

  From date of study enrollment until the date of first documented diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea, assessed up to 4 weeks.

Interventions

Screening for obstructive sleep apnea OTHER

Patient will be interviewed and asked of there are symptoms of snoring, day somnolence, chocking or gasping during sleep

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients without known OSA who are admitted to the general medical ward will be Screened for signs and symptoms of OSA by answering the questions that have the statement :Do you have...?". The symptoms include snoring, day time somnolesce, sudden chocking or gasping during sleep..

You may qualify if:

• Willing to sign an informed consent
• Patient is admitted to the medical ward in a tertiary hospital

You may not qualify if:

• Patients known to have obstructive sleep apnea.
• Patients younger than 18 years of age

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Jordan Collaborating Cardiology Group: lead

Study Sites (2)

Ayman Hammoudeh

Amman, 11184, Jordan

Location

Istishari Hospital

Amman, 11888, Jordan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Sleep Apnea, Obstructive

Interventions

Mass Screening

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Sleep Apnea Syndromes; Apnea; Respiration Disorders; Respiratory Tract Diseases; Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic; Dyssomnias; Sleep Wake Disorders; Nervous System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures; Diagnosis; Health Surveys; Surveys and Questionnaires; Data Collection; Epidemiologic Methods; Investigative Techniques; Diagnostic Services; Preventive Health Services; Health Services; Health Care Facilities Workforce and Services; Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms; Quality of Health Care; Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation; Public Health; Environment and Public Health; Public Health Practice

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 20, 2023
• First Posted: August 8, 2023
• Study Start: October 15, 2023
• Primary Completion: February 15, 2025
• Study Completion: February 22, 2025
• Last Updated: February 25, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-02

Locations

JO (2)