Face of Sleepiness

Completed

Conditions studied: Obstructive Sleep Apnea

In brief

The purpose of this pilot study is to find out whether successful treatment of obstructive sleep apnea makes people look less sleepy, for example by reducing swelling or dark circles under the eyes. In addition, this study will help determine whether facial photographs may be used to help identify patients who should be tested for sleep apnea and daytime sleepiness.

Key facts

Study ID: NCT01060436
Run by: University of Michigan
People needed: 30
Starts: 2010-02-01
Expected to finish: 2012-08-01
Last updated by the study team: 2016-12-06

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

Adults, age 18-65
Recently diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, confirmed by polysomnography (sleep study)
Experiencing daytime sleepiness, based on Epworth Sleepiness Scale
Scheduled for a positive airway pressure (PAP) titration study (CPAP or BiPAP)
Willing to use CPAP or BiPAP at pressures prescribed by the treating physician
Willing to have facial photographs taken before treatment and 2-4 months after nightly use of CPAP or BiPAP

You may not qualify if…

Diagnosed with other sleep, medical or psychiatric disorders that might limit the effectiveness of PAP treatment (such as morbid obesity, emphysema, and neurodegenerative disorders)
Conditions that may cause daytime sleepiness (such as narcolepsy, primary insomnia, seizure disorders, or major depression)
Use of medications or herbal remedies that affect sleep and behavior
History of facial plastic or reconstructive surgery or Botox injections or plans to undergo these types of treatments prior to completing the second study visit

Where it is running

University of Michigan Sleep Disorders Center — Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

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