Why do Somali-Americans have sleep apnea? new study seeks answers
NCT ID NCT04124848
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
Researchers at Mayo Clinic are studying 600 Somali-American adults to understand how common obstructive sleep apnea is and how it affects heart health. Participants will have sleep tests, blood pressure monitoring, and glucose testing. The goal is to learn about unique risk factors in people of African descent, which could lead to better care.
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 could reveal why sleep apnea affects heart health differently in people of African descent, pointing toward better screening and prevention.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to all groups.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mayo Clinic
RECRUITINGRochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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