Obesity-hypoventilation syndrome
MONDO:0009763Hypoventilation syndrome in very obese persons with excessive adipose tissue around the abdomen and diaphragm is characterized by diminished to absent ventilatory chemoresponsiveness; chronic hypoxia; hypercapnia; polycythemia; and long periods of sleep during day and night (hypersomnolence). It is a condition often related to obstructive sleep apnea but can occur separately.
Also known as: obesity-hypoventilation syndrome, Pickwickian syndrome
5 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Smart ventilator feature aims to ease nighttime breathing problems
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a new automatic setting (Auto-EPAP) on a ventilator to see if it could better manage airway blockages during sleep compared to the standard manual setting. It involved 23 adults with conditions like sleep apnea, COPD, or obesity-related breathing problems who al…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Breas Medical, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Nose sensor could replace needle sticks for CO2 monitoring
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a new sensor placed inside the nose to measure carbon dioxide levels in 21 people with breathing conditions like COPD or obesity-related breathing problems. The goal was to see if the sensor is safe, easy to use, and gives accurate readings compared to standard …
Sponsor: The Hospital of Vestfold • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Study reveals hidden impact of breathing disorder on obese Patients' daily life
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study from Istanbul University looked at 64 obese adults to see if obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) causes extra problems beyond obesity alone. Researchers measured exercise capacity, muscle strength, sleep quality, and quality of life. The goal was to unders…
Sponsor: Istanbul University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC