Could sleep apnea worsen MS? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT04603196

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study will explore whether sleep apnea makes multiple sclerosis worse. Researchers will collect sleep studies, MRIs, and lab results from 800 adults with MS to see if there is a link. The goal is to better understand how sleep problems might affect the brain and overall health in people with MS.

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 this study finds a link between sleep apnea and worse MS outcomes, it could point toward better monitoring or treatment strategies for people with MS.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not test any new therapy, and results may not lead to immediate changes in care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

multiple sclerosis 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

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

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