Breathing test may replace overnight sleep studies for CPAP settings

NCT ID NCT07554430

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether a quick, non-invasive breathing test called impulse oscillometry (IOS) can help doctors find the right pressure settings for sleep apnea machines. Currently, patients often need an overnight sleep study to determine the correct pressure. The study will include 92 adults with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea and compare the breathing test results with the pressure settings determined during a standard sleep study.

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 lead to a simpler way to set sleep apnea machines without needing an overnight sleep study.

What could go wrong

This is an early observational study with only 92 people. The breathing test may not accurately predict pressure settings for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

microcephaly 6, primary, autosomal recessive obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Hatay Mustafa Kemal University

    Antakya, Hatay, 31001, Turkey (Türkiye)