5,000 sleep apnea patients join gene hunt
NCT ID NCT01857427
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study aims to understand the genetic factors behind obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and its related health issues. Researchers will enroll 5,000 adults who have been diagnosed with or are suspected of having sleep apnea. Participants will provide genetic samples and answer sleep questionnaires. The goal is to build a detailed database to help identify genes linked to OSA and its complications.
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 could help identify genetic risk factors for sleep apnea, potentially leading to better screening or personalized treatments in the future.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only collects data and does not test any therapy, so it cannot directly improve health. Results may take years to translate into clinical use.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Suite 2600, Martha Morehouse Medical Pavilion
Columbus, Ohio, 43221, United States
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