Sleep apnea may damage fat cells, raising heart risks
NCT ID NCT03307330
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how sleep apnea changes fat tissue in adults. Researchers will take small fat samples from the belly and thigh to check for signs of cell damage. They hope to understand why sleep apnea raises the risk of heart disease. The study is currently recruiting 120 participants at Mayo Clinic.
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 reveal how sleep apnea damages fat tissue, pointing to new ways to reduce heart disease risk in people with sleep apnea.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly test any therapy, and results may not lead to immediate clinical changes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mayo Clinic
RECRUITINGRochester, Minnesota, 55901, United States
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