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
9 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Breathing machine showdown: which mode helps obese patients best?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study compared two types of non-invasive breathing support for people with sudden breathing failure who are obese or have sleep apnea. One machine automatically adjusts pressure and volume, while the other uses a fixed pressure setting. The goal was to see which method clear…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Can new home monitors keep tabs on breathing support without a clinic visit?
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis trial tests two new devices, NivolisMonitor and NivolisAnton, designed for people who use breathing support at home, such as non-invasive ventilation or high-flow nasal oxygen. NivolisMonitor measures breathing parameters like pressure, flow, and oxygen levels, while Nivolis…
Sponsor: VIVARDIS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC