Primary central sleep apnea syndrome
MONDO:0024356A central sleep apnea syndrome considered to be idiopathic. Central sleep apnea is caused by improper signaling from the brainstem to the respiratory muscles and is triggered by either hypoventilation or hyperventilation. Clinical signs include snoring, insomnia or hypersomnia, difficulty concentrating, and fatigue. Recurrent episodes of hypoxia/hypoxemia have long-term detrimental effects on cardiovascular health.
Also known as: primary central sleep apnea
43 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 0 tagged with Primary central sleep apnea syndrome itself.
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Could a ring on your finger replace the sleep lab?
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing whether a wearable ring and a small body sensor can accurately diagnose sleep-disordered breathing, including sleep apnea. About 79 adults with suspected sleep apnea will wear the devices during an overnight sleep lab test. The goal is to see if the ring's r…
Sponsor: Belun Technology Company Limited • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Could your blanket track your sleep? smart duvet tested in sleep lab
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a new 'intelligent duvet' called Easy Sleep Monitoring (ESM) that uses built-in sensors to detect movement and estimate sleep. Researchers will compare its accuracy to standard sleep lab tests (video-polysomnography) in 50 people, including those with sleep disor…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Can sleep coaching help firefighters get better rest?
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests whether a sleep health coaching program, based on cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, can improve sleep in firefighters who have trouble sleeping. About 400 firefighters from 20 fire agencies in Arizona will take part. Half will receive the coaching progra…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain chemical dopamine linked to sleep apnea risk in new study
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether dopamine levels and certain genes affect the risk and severity of sleep breathing disorders like sleep apnea. Researchers will monitor 100 adults overnight and take blood samples to measure dopamine and check for genetic variations. The goal is to bett…
Sponsor: Wroclaw Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could sleep apnea be hiding in pregnancy? a new study investigates
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study aims to find out how often sleep apnea occurs in pregnant women and what factors might increase the risk. Researchers will invite pregnant women to undergo a sleep test called polysomnography during their first two trimesters. The goal is to better understand this cond…
Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC