Hidden brain fog in obesity breathing disorder may undermine recovery
NCT ID NCT07147153
First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how sleep quality, thinking abilities, and physical function are related in people with obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS), a severe breathing condition linked to obesity. Researchers will compare 18 people with OHS to 18 people with simple obesity using walking tests, cognitive assessments, and sleep questionnaires. The goal is to uncover whether undetected thinking problems affect how well patients can participate in rehabilitation.
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 links are found, it may help design better rehab programs for people with OHS by addressing thinking problems early.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study with only 36 people, so findings may not apply to everyone. It measures associations, not causes.
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Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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