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Can software read sleep studies as well as a specialist?

NCT ID NCT07826143

Diagnosis Sponsor: Ain Shams University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 17, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers compare automated software with manual scoring by expert sleep specialists for sleep study records from adults with obstructive sleep apnea. The study measures how closely the two methods agree on the apnea-hypopnea index, a key measure of breathing pauses during sleep. It also checks reliability and how much time each method takes. About 50 adults with suspected obstructive sleep apnea take part.

What this could mean

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Active substance
automated polysomnographic scoring software compared with manual scoring by sleep specialists
What this could lead to
If automated scoring matches expert manual scoring, sleep labs could process sleep studies faster and free specialists for other work.
What could go wrong
The study is small, with 50 participants at one center, so results may not hold across different software, equipment, or patient groups. Automated scoring may also miss subtle breathing events that trained specialists catch.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 50 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Feb 2027

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Feb 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Patients referred to the sleep unit with suspected OSA who are scheduled for an overnight diagnostic PSG.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age \> 18 years. • Clinical suspicion of OSA based on history, physical examination, and a positive screening questionnaire (e.g., STOP-BANG ≥ 3). Ability to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Age ≤ 18 years. • Inability to give informed consent (e.g., severe cognitive impairment, language barrier). • Contraindications to PSG (e.g., severe skin conditions preventing electrode placement). Current use of therapies that could alter sleep architecture (e.g., highdose benzodiazepines, opioids) unless a wash-out period is observed.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Obstructive sleep apnea

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ain shams university hospitals

    Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

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