The Changes of Patterns of Microarray in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Sleep ApneaObstructiveThe aim of this study are (1) To genome-wide profile the gene expression patterns of peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) (2) To profile the gene expression patterns change before and after treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) (3) To correlate the altered gene expression with the severity of the disease and outcome of OSA patients
Normotensive OSA Patients With Nondipper Circadian Blood Pressure Pattern
NormotensiveObstructive Sleep ApneaThe principal objective is to evaluate the effect of CPAP treatment on blood pressure (BP) in normotensive patients with nondipper circadian pattern with sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (SAHS). The secondary objectives are: i) To evaluate the prevalence of the different circadian patterns of BP in ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) ii) To establish the relationship between CPAP compliance and BP response; iii) Identify which ABPM variables and biomarkers are related to BP response; iv) Evaluate changes in the biomarkers' profile after CPAP treatment. Methodology: Open-label, parallel, prospective, randomized and controlled trial including normotensive patients with nondipper circadian pattern diagnosed with severe SAHS without significant somnolence. 64 patients with nondipper circadian pattern will be included and will be randomized to receive CPAP (32) or conservative treatment (32). ABPM and blood sample collection will be performed at the beginning of the study and at 3 months.
Isometric Hand Grip Training in Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Obstructive Sleep ApneaHypertensionObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common clinical condition, involving the development of arterial hypertension. A Meta analysis study have shown that isometric hand grip training promotes blood pressure reduction. It is going to be conducted a clinical trail to determine the effects of hand grip training in OSA patients to change the arterial hypertension.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, CPAP Treatment & Cognitive Ability in HIV
HivObstructive Sleep Apnea1 moreObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a breathing disorder that is characterized by episodes of complete or partial cessation of respiration during sleep, associated with upper airway collapse, oxygen desaturation and sleep fragmentation. OSA is a condition frequently implicated in cognitive disturbances, as well as associated with health conditions such as hypertension, metabolic disturbances and heightened risk of heart disease, stroke and mortality. These conditions are also increased in persons living with HIV. Individuals suffering from OSA report an increase in daytime sleepiness, mood changes and decline in quality of life.OSA also portends economic and societal impact through lost productivity at work and motor vehicle accidents. The presence of OSA is therefore important to detect in those living with HIV as it is potentially treatable contributors to cognitive disturbances in HIV. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is the recommended treatment of choice for OSA. CPAP has established efficacy in improving cognition (executive function, long-term verbal and visual memory, attention/vigilance and global cognitive functioning). Although CPAP has been associated with improvements in cognitive functioning in the general population, its effectiveness in improving cognition in HIV+ individuals has never been previously tested. Given that cognitive disturbances in this population are multi-factorial, determining whether treatment of OSA in this population improves cognition is key in improving the clinical management of HIV+ individuals, both for its negative impact on cognition, but also more generally for their health.
Telecoaching to Improve Physical Activity in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Physical ActivityObstructive Sleep ApneaPatients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are less physically active than healthy controls. First choice of treatment for OSA is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy with an improvement in oxygen saturation and sleep. No improvement on physical activity has been shown. The current study would randomize patients in a standard care group (CPAP) and an intervention group (CPAP + telecoaching). Telecoaching will be performed for 3 months, with physical activity assessment before, after 3 months and 12 years.
Multimodal Postoperative Analgesia Following OSA Surgery
Obstructive Sleep ApneaAssessment of the clinical efficacy and adverse effects of multimodal analgesic regimen consisting of nalbuphine combined with ketorolac using IV continuous infusion silicon device (Accufuser) for postoperative analgesia following multilevel OSA surgeries
The Efficacy of PAP Therapy on Reducing AF Recurrence in Patients With Morbidity of OSA
Atrial FibrillationObstructive Sleep ApneaThis study aims to test the effectiveness of positive airway pressure therapy on reducing clinical failure after rhythm control treatment and restoring with regular heart beat in atrial fibrillation patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
PIMA - Individualized Adherence Improvement Plan
Sleep ApneaObstructiveContinuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the first-line treatment for sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome (OSA). The aim of this study is to know the results in adherence to CPAP and health related outcomes in patients with OSA through a comprehensive and multidisciplinary program based on stratification and individualized care plans, including the motivational interview. Methods: A multicenter randomized controlled trial (RCT) is designed. The control group will follow the usual treatment, while the intervention group (PIMA) will follow the treatment according to the stratification label based on a comprehensive assessment. This label determines a personalized treatment plan for each patient, which includes different channels (home, telephone, care center) and the use of the motivational interview in each of the interventions with the patient. The main outcome was adherence. Secondary outcomes were quality of life, emotional state, activities, social relationships, perceived competence and motivation.
Nasal Airway Stent (Nastent®) Study in OSA
Obstructive Sleep ApneaThis study intends to assess the effect of nasal airway stent (Nasten®) as a treatment modality in patients with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) including snoring and/or obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Nastent®, a distally perforated soft silicon nasal tube, is a mechanical splint against collapse of the upper airway at multiple levels. Nastent® might be able to prevent the vibrations caused by fluttering of various parts of the upper airway which leads to snoring. Furthermore, it also potentially secures a patent airway throughout the night securing airflow.
High Flow Nasal Cannula as a Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Sleep ApneaObstructiveA single center, prospective study to assess the efficacy of high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) in improving obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) parameters in patients with reduced tolerance to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment.