Prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and the Association With Cognitive Impairment

Chinese University of Hong Kong500 enrolled

Overview

The study is aimed to carry out an epidemiology study investigating the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and the association with cognitive impairment.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

500

Conditions

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Cognitive Impairment

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 40 YearsMax age: 74 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Have stability of at least 4 weeks on permitted medications (i.e. medications known not to affect sleep architecture or circadian rhythms). Exclusion Criteria: * Suspected dementia or a score of \<24 on the mini-mental state examination * A diagnosis of neurological disorders (e.g. Parkinson's Disease, Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis) * Psychiatric disorders including current major depression; bipolar disorder; schizophrenia * Other known clinically significant sleep disorders (e.g. narcolepsy) * Been currently receiving CPAP or bi-level pressure for OSA

Locations (1)

Chinese University of Hong

Hong Kong, Please Select, Hong Kong

RECRUITING

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Number of subjects having apnea-hypopnea index of more than 5

Time frame: 1 year

Secondary Outcomes

incidence of cerebrovascular disease

Time frame: 5 years

Montreal Cognitive Assessment

Time frame: 5 years

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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