Common drug tested for nighttime breathing crisis
NCT ID NCT05589792
Summary
This study tested whether acetazolamide, a medication, could reduce the severity of breathing pauses during REM sleep in people with obstructive sleep apnea. The trial involved 11 participants who do not use CPAP machines. Researchers compared one night with the drug to one night with a placebo to see its effect on breathing patterns and muscle activity.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes NO responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
Conditions
Explore the condition pages connected to this study.