18-Year sleep apnea study reveals hidden heart and brain risks
NCT ID NCT05077748
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows 202 people who were first checked for sleep apnea as children in 2003. Researchers want to see how their sleep apnea changed over 18 years and whether it is linked to heart problems or thinking difficulties. Participants will repeat sleep tests, blood pressure monitoring, heart scans, and thinking assessments. The goal is to understand the natural history of sleep apnea and its long-term effects.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could reveal which childhood sleep apnea cases persist into adulthood and how they impact long-term heart and brain health.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational follow-up, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to all populations, and some participants may drop out over 18 years.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Prince of Wales Hospital
Hong Kong, 999077, China
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