Heart rate clues could unmask hidden sleep apnea in hypertensive patients
NCT ID NCT07603583
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at the connection between high blood pressure and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) using heart rate variability (HRV), a simple heart monitoring method. Researchers will track 100 adults with high blood pressure who are at risk for OSA, using heart monitors and sleep tests. The goal is to see if HRV can help predict sleep apnea severity and track how well treatments like CPAP work.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 100 people
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- Started
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Apr 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Adult patients aged 18 to 65 years with diagnosed hypertension or resistant hypertension who are at high risk for obstructive sleep apnea will be recruited from outpatient clinics. Participants will undergo heart rate variability monitoring and polysomnography for evaluation.
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 to 65 years * Diagnosed hypertension or resistant hypertension * STOP-Bang score ≥3 indicating high risk of obstructive sleep apnea * Willing and able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to undergo HRV monitoring or polysomnography * Unstable medical condition that may interfere with study participation * Inability to comply with study procedures
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Locations
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Kaohsiung Armed Forces General Hospital
RECRUITINGKaohsiung City, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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