Why do Somali-Americans have different sleep apnea risks?

NCT ID NCT04124848

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study looks at how common sleep apnea is in Somali-American adults and how it affects their heart health. Researchers will compare 600 Somali, African, Asian, and European participants to find genetic and physical risk factors. The goal is to better understand sleep problems in people of African descent.

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    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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