CPAP and Glucose Metabolism in Non-Diabetic OSA Subjects

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorWoolcock Institute of Medical Research

About this trial

The purpose of the current study is to investigate whether alleviation of OSA by CPAP positively impacts glucose metabolism in non-diabetic patients.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Community dwelling adult males and females aged 18-65 years

Polysomnography confirmed moderate to severe OSA with apnea hypopnea index (AHI) ≥15/hr within the past 60 months

Able to give written informed consent

Proficient in English

Disqualifiers

Clinically significant co-morbidity (e.g. myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, stroke, arrythmia, chronic kidney or liver disease, epilepsy, head injury)

Severe mental health disorders (e.g. current major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) that in the opinion of the investigator is not adequately treated or will significantly affect their participation in the study.

Regular (>2 times per month) use of sleep-affecting medication (e.g. benzodiazepines, opioids, antidepressants)

Regular night shift work or travel overseas within the last 2 weeks

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • CPAP

Treatment groups

100 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups