Race And CPAP Effectiveness

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Conditions studied: Sleep Apnea Syndromes

In brief

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a major public health problem in the U.S. and more than 35% of Veterans are at high risk for OSA. OSA is associated with progression of hypertension, an important health problem in Veterans. African Americans with OSA are at increased risk for poorly controlled hypertension and its health consequences. Implementing a care plan to increase the percentage of Veterans in whom blood pressure goals are achieved has been prioritized by Veterans Administration hospitals. Recent studies show that hypertension control can be improved with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment of OSA. The aim of this proposal is to examine and compare the effects of CPAP treatment on 24-hour arterial blood pressure and central aortic blood pressure (measured non-invasively with a cuff on the upper arm) in African American and other Veterans.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01960465

Run by

VA Office of Research and Development

People needed

220

Starts

2015-01-05

Expected to finish

2019-08-30

Last updated by the study team

2020-11-20

Who can join

Age: 30 and older, up to 70. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Self-identified African American and other Veterans (of self-identified race other than African American)
• Age: 30-70 years
• Hypertension
• Apnea hypopnea index (AHI) 15/hour on home sleep apnea test

You may not qualify if…

• Past/current treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea or other primary sleep disorders
• Active uncontrolled medical conditions
• Shift work in past 6 months
• Current drug use
• Pregnancy

Where it is running

• Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago, IL — Chicago, Illinois, United States

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