Comparison of Physical Activity Regimens as Treatments for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Completed · Phase 1/Phase 2

Conditions studied: Obstructive Sleep Apnea

In brief

The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of two different physical activity regimens as complementary or alternative treatment options for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. A secondary purpose of the study is to examine the effects of these activity regimens on various health consequences of obstructive sleep apnea, including blood pressure, systemic inflammation, and daytime functioning.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00956423

Run by

University of South Carolina

People needed

43

Starts

2009-08-01

Expected to finish

2011-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2011-11-24

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 55. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• moderate-intensity obstructive sleep apnea (AHI >= 15)
• sedentary status

You may not qualify if…

• current treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (CPAP, oral devices, etc.)
• significant cardiovascular, pulmonary, or metabolic disease
• uncontrolled hypertension
• inability to exercise (e.g., musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, orthopedic problems)

Where it is running

• University of South Carolina — Columbia, South Carolina, United States
• William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center — Columbia, South Carolina, United States

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