Brain chemical dopamine linked to sleep apnea risk in new study

NCT ID NCT05890911

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether dopamine levels and certain genes affect the risk and severity of sleep breathing disorders like sleep apnea. Researchers will monitor 100 adults overnight and take blood samples to measure dopamine and check for genetic variations. The goal is to better understand the connection, not to test a treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

sleep apnea syndrome sleep-wake disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Wroclaw Medical Uniwesity

    Wroclaw, Poland