Markers in Exhaled Breath Condensate in Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) Patients
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Obstructive Sleep Apnea focused on measuring Obstructive sleep apnea
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients will be recruited upon admission for sleep study under the Division of Respiratory Medicine, Prince of Wales Hospital. Patients who are aged 18 to 60 will be recruited. Exclusion Criteria: Known history of respiratory disease that will affect inflammatory markers in EBC like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and bronchiectasis. Upper or lower respiratory tract infection within 6 weeks from the study. Current smokers, or ex-smoker who quitted for less than a year. Pregnant subjects. Any form of malignancies or serious medical illness that will affect the survival of the subject significantly in 1 year period.
Sites / Locations
- Prince of Wales Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Placebo Comparator
1
2
CPAP
no CPAP