Pregnancy sleep problems may harm blood vessels

NCT ID NCT05908591

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Alberta Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how sleep-disordered breathing (like snoring or pauses in breathing) affects blood vessel function and heart health in pregnant people. Participants complete an 8-day testing protocol at two points during their pregnancy. The goal is to understand whether sleep problems during pregnancy are linked to higher risks for conditions like preeclampsia.

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 links between sleep-disordered breathing and poor heart health in pregnancy, it could point toward ways to screen or intervene early.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all pregnant people.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

pregnancy disorder sleep apnea syndrome

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Locations

Program for Pregnancy and Postpartum Health, University of Alberta
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Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2E1, Canada

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