Sleep apnea treatment may tame irregular heartbeat

NCT ID NCT04513483

First seen Jan 20, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study looked at whether using a CPAP machine at night can reduce the amount of time people spend in atrial fibrillation (an irregular heart rhythm). The study included 25 adults with both sleep apnea and a type of AFib that comes and goes. Researchers measured changes in heart rhythm, heart size, quality of life, and hospital visits.

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Locations

  • National Taiwan University Hospital

    Taipei, Taiwan

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