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Obstructive Sleep ApneaNCT01854190

Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Endothelial Function in Patients With Resistant Hypertension

An observational study of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Secondary Hypertension, run by Rio de Janeiro State University at 1 site in Brazil.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea and associate it with the endothelial function behavior in patients with resistant hypertension. Two groups will be evaluate, one presenting uncontrolled high blood pressure, and other, with controlled blood pressure by drugs. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 75 years
What is being tested?
WatchPAT
Type of treatment
Medical device
How many people
40 participants
Where
1 siteBrazil
Study dates
Jul 2012to May 2013
How long will I take part?
2 Days
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 75 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Hypertensive patients, from the Hypertension Clinic of UERJ

Who may be able to join

  • ages between 18 and 75 years
  • previous hypertension diagnosis

Who cannot join

  • -

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Brazil1 site
  • Pedro Ernesto University Hospital

    Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 20.551-030

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About this study

Official title: Evaluation of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Endothelial Function in Resistant Hypertension Patients

The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea and associate it with the endothelial function behavior in patients with resistant hypertension. Two groups will be evaluate, one presenting uncontrolled high blood pressure, and other, with controlled blood pressure by drugs.

Read the detailed description

Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is considered an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. There is evidence that individuals with OSA may have increased inflammatory mediators, changes in the metabolic profile, increased sympathetic activity with consequent elevation of blood pressure (BP) and endothelial dysfunction. Resistant hypertension (RH) is defined as uncontrolled blood pressure (BP ≥ 140/90mmHg) despite the current use of three hypotensive drugs at full doses, including a diuretic, or the need for >3 medications to control BP. OSA has been reported as the most common secondary cause of high blood pressure maintenance.

Objective: To determine the prevalence of OSA and associate it with the endothelial function behavior in patients with resistant hypertension comparing to those with BP controlled by medication.

Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 40 hypertensive patients (20 with resistant hypertension and 20 with controlled BP), irrespective of race or gender, with ages between 18 and 75 years. BP was measured by oscillometric method on automatic device. Endothelial function was assessed by peripheral arterial tonometry (PAT) by EndoPAT2000® and the OSA diagnosis also through PAT, using the portable device WatchPAT200®. Anthropometric evaluation was performed through measurements of waist, hip and neck circumference, body mass index, waist to height ratio (WHtR), and body composition assessed by bioelectrical impedance. Statistical analyzes were performed by GraphPad Prism software.

Being tested
WatchPAT
Keywords
Obstructive sleep apnea, Resistent hypertension, Endothelial function, Blood pressure
Medical subject headings
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • WatchPATDevice

    Also called WatchPAT 200 - Itamar Medical, EndoPAT 2000 - Itamar Medical, Omron 742INT

    BP was measured by oscillometric method on automatic device. Endothelial function was assessed by peripheral arterial tonometry (PAT) by EndoPAT2000® and the OSA diagnosis also through PAT, using the portable device WatchPAT200®. Anthropometric evaluation was performed through measurements of waist, hip and neck circumference, body mass index, waist to height ratio (WHtR), and body composition assessed by bioelectrical impedance.

Study groups in NCT01854190
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Resistant hypertensionPatients with uncontrolled blood pressure despite 3 medications, including diuretic. Endothelial function assessed by peripheral arterial tonometry (PAT) by EndoPAT and the OSA diagnosis also through PAT, using the portable device WatchPAT.
Receives: Device: WatchPAT
Controlled hypertensionPatients with controlled blood pressure by medications. These drugs are the same used in both groups.
Receives: Device: WatchPAT

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea

    Measured: 6 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted15 May 2013 (estimated)
  2. Study startJul 2012
  3. Primary completionJan 2013
  4. Study completionMay 2013

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case-control
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
40 participants (actual)
Target duration
2 Days
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01854190
Sponsor's protocol ID
CLINEX 02
Status last verified
Feb 2013
First submitted
12 May 2013
Last updated
15 May 2013
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Secondary Hypertension, run by Rio de Janeiro State University at 1 site in Brazil.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 May 2013. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Brazil. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (time frame: 6 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 15 May 2013.

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