Study reveals hidden impact of breathing disorder on obese Patients' daily life
NCT ID NCT06142513
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study from Istanbul University looked at 64 obese adults to see if obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) causes extra problems beyond obesity alone. Researchers measured exercise capacity, muscle strength, sleep quality, and quality of life. The goal was to understand how OHS adds to the burden of obesity, which could help doctors better manage these patients.
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 study could clarify whether obesity hypoventilation syndrome adds extra burden beyond obesity alone, guiding future treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to all obese individuals and do not test any intervention.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa
Istanbul, 34320, Turkey (Türkiye)
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