Lifestyle Interventions for Seniors With Apnea

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Conditions studied: Obstructive Sleep Apnea

In brief

The overall goal of this study is to determine the efficacy of a lifestyle intervention, consisting of a weight loss diet and exercise on sleep apnea in older adults. The investigators will conduct a 3-month intervention in men and women who are sedentary with suspected sleep apnea. The investigators hypothesize that the intervention will lead to marked improvements in sleep apnea severity and cardiovascular risk markers.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01422863

Run by

Johns Hopkins University

People needed

18

Starts

2010-10-01

Expected to finish

2012-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-08-18

Who can join

Age: 60 and older, up to 75. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• aged 60-75
• BMI between 30-42
• Apnea-Hypopnea Index above 10 events per hour (verified at baseline testing)

You may not qualify if…

• currently following a weight loss diet
• history of substance abuse
• participating in moderate to vigorous activity most days of the week
• history of cardiovascular disease
• currently being treated for sleep apnea
• current cigarette smoking

Where it is running

• Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center — Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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