Evaluation of Antihypertensive Drugs in OSA Patients

Universidade Nova de Lisboa369 enrolled

Overview

This prospective cohort study aimed to assess the phenotypic characteristics of OSA patients and their pattern of antihypertensive drugs consumption. The investigators also aimed to investigate a hypothetical association between ongoing anti-hypertensive regimen and Blood pressure control rates in these patients. Additionally, the investigators were also interested in trying to understand if the control of OSA may be influenced by the use of different classes of anti-hypertensive drugs.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

369

Conditions

Hypertension Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * aged above 18 years, that attended a first visit at CHLN Hospital Sleep Unit were enrolled Exclusion Criteria: * severe psychiatric disease or inability to understand the information required for an informed consent.

Locations (1)

Universidade Nova de Lisboa - Faculdade de Ciências Médicas

Lisbon, Portugal

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Number of participants with uncontrolled BP before CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) adaptation.

Time frame: patients will be followed up for an expected average time of 2 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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