Central sleep apnea due to periodic breathing
MONDO:0024359A sleep-related disorder characterized by cyclical breathing patterns where periods of shallow or absent breathing (apneas or hypopneas) alternate with periods of deeper breathing (hyperpnea). This cyclical pattern is caused by an instability in the body's respiratory control system, where the brain doesn't properly regulate breathing effort.
Also known as: central sleep apnea due to periodic breathing, Cheyne–Stokes breathing, central sleep apnea with Cheyne–Stokes breathing
39 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New sensor could help preterm babies breathe easier
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingExtremely preterm infants often have breathing issues that current monitors may miss. This study tests a wireless acoustic sensor placed on the baby's throat to more accurately detect pauses, shallow breaths, and irregular patterns. Researchers will compare the sensor to standard…
Sponsor: McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Smart mask could replace sleep lab tests for apnea patients
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests a smart mask that uses AI to detect sleep stages and breathing-related arousals in adults with sleep apnea. About 150 participants will wear the mask during an overnight sleep study, and its results will be compared to standard lab tests. If accurate, the mask co…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pathway Medtech, LLC. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:15 UTC
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A sip for better sleep? beverage put to the test
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a concentrated beverage taken daily for 28 days can improve sleep quality in adults aged 18 to 60 with mild sleep issues. Participants keep sleep diaries and complete questionnaires on sleep quality and fatigue. The study uses a single-arm design, meaning…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sirio Pharma Co., Ltd • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a narcolepsy drug fix ICU sleep problems?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a drug called gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) can help intensive care patients get better deep sleep. Sleep problems are very common in the ICU and can lead to serious issues like confusion and longer recovery. The trial will give GHB or a placebo to 24 adult…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Can a bedtime pill fix sleep troubles in kids with anorexia?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a slow-release melatonin (PedPRM) in 120 children aged 6 to 18 who have anorexia nervosa and trouble sleeping. Participants take either melatonin or a placebo for 13 weeks. The goal is to see if it safely improves total sleep time and related symptoms like anxiet…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New pain block could spare kids opioids after tonsil surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a nerve block (injecting numbing medicine near the cheekbone) can control pain after tonsillectomy in children aged 3-9, reducing the need for opioids. Sixty kids having tonsil surgery for sleep apnea will be randomly assigned to get either the nerve bloc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC