Could tiny exercise bursts improve sleep apnea symptoms?
NCT ID NCT07634029
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compares two exercise approaches—short 'exercise snacks' spread throughout the day versus traditional aerobic exercise—in adults with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea. Researchers will measure sleep quality, daytime sleepiness, and physical function over 8 weeks. The goal is to see if brief, frequent exercise can be an effective alternative for improving health in people with sleep apnea.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- exercise snacks and aerobic exercise
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a more convenient exercise option for people with sleep apnea to improve sleep quality and daily function.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 39 participants, so results may not apply widely. Exercise interventions may not show clear benefits over standard care.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 39 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Sep 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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30 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals diagnosed with OSAHS (AHI ≥ 15) confirmed by polysomnography, with moderate or severe disease, who have been receiving CPAP therapy for at least 3 months. * Adults aged 30-65 years. * No participation in any regular exercise program within the last 6 months. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with OSAHS and a body mass index (BMI) \> 35 kg/m² * Severe chronic pulmonary disease * Neurological or musculoskeletal disorders that prevent exercise * Unstable cardiovascular conditions * Unstable metabolic conditions * Severe psychiatric disorders such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Individuals working night shifts or with schedules that may cause jet lag * Use of steroid or hormone therapy * Use of melatonin or sleep-regulating medications within the last 3 months * Presence of acute infection or inflammation
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Locations
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Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Istanbul, Türkiye
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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