Brain blood flow may hold key to sleep apnea breathing stability
NCT ID NCT03255408
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how changes in brain blood flow affect breathing control during sleep in healthy adults. Researchers will expose participants to normal oxygen and low oxygen levels to see how the brain responds. The goal is to better understand sleep apnea and related conditions like high blood pressure and stroke. Results may help develop future treatments.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1/2
Runs two stages together: safety and dose first, then whether the treatment works.
- Participants
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About 12 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2023
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy adults * 18 - 45 years of age * Living in Calgary for the past one year * Have no medical condition or should not be taking any blood pressure medications. * The participant should not be lactose intolerant Exclusion Criteria: * Cerebrovascular, cardio-respiratory, renal and metabolic diseases * Bleeding disorders and upper gastrointestinal diseases e.g. peptic ulcer disease * Pregnancy, obese and sleep-disordered breathing * Drug allergies to non-steroidal anti-inflammatories * Currently smoking
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Calgary
RECRUITINGCalgary, Alberta, T2N 4N1, Canada
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