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Can treating sleep apnea fix blood sugar problems?

NCT ID NCT03408613

Terminated Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at why sleep apnea raises the risk of diabetes. Overweight adults with and without sleep apnea will have their blood sugar control measured. Some will receive CPAP, some will get extra oxygen at night, and others will get a sham treatment. The goal is to find out if poor sleep or low oxygen is the main cause of blood sugar issues.

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 whether lack of oxygen or poor sleep causes blood sugar problems in sleep apnea, pointing toward better treatments.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage, suspended study with only 80 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the treatments tested may not improve glucose metabolism.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

glucose metabolism disease obstructive sleep apnea syndrome sleep apnea syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

GLUCOSE METABOLISM DISORDERS SLEEP APNEA

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Washington University School of Medicine

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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