Central sleep apnea caused by high altitude
MONDO:0024360A central sleep apnea syndrome induced by sleeping at an altitude higher than 2000 m. Central sleep apnea is caused by improper signaling from the brainstem to the respiratory muscles and is triggered by either hypoventilation or hyperventilation. Clinical signs include snoring, insomnia or hypersomnia, difficulty concentrating, and fatigue. Recurrent episodes of hypoxia/hypoxemia have long-term detrimental effects on cardiovascular health.
Also known as: central sleep apnea due to high altitude, central sleep apnea due to high-altitude periodic breathing, high altitude-induced periodic breathing
37 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Could a ring on your finger replace the sleep lab?
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing whether a wearable ring and a small body sensor can accurately diagnose sleep-disordered breathing, including sleep apnea. About 79 adults with suspected sleep apnea will wear the devices during an overnight sleep lab test. The goal is to see if the ring's r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Belun Technology Company Limited • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Could your blanket track your sleep? smart duvet tested in sleep lab
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a new 'intelligent duvet' called Easy Sleep Monitoring (ESM) that uses built-in sensors to detect movement and estimate sleep. Researchers will compare its accuracy to standard sleep lab tests (video-polysomnography) in 50 people, including those with sleep disor…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Brain chemical dopamine linked to sleep apnea risk in new study
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether dopamine levels and certain genes affect the risk and severity of sleep breathing disorders like sleep apnea. Researchers will monitor 100 adults overnight and take blood samples to measure dopamine and check for genetic variations. The goal is to bett…
Sponsor: Wroclaw Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New breath test could replace painful lung scopes
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to see if a simple, non-invasive breathing test can accurately measure the acidity (pH) in the airways, which is often abnormal in lung diseases. Researchers will compare results from this breath test with standard methods in 150 healthy volunteers and people with…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC