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Hyperoxia/oxygen for Sleep Apnea

Phase-Based Progress Estimates
3
Effectiveness
3
Safety
Sleep Apnea+1 MoreHyperoxia/oxygen - Other
Eligibility
60 - 89
All Sexes
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Study Summary

This trial will test whether oxygen, finasteride, and acetazolamide can be effective in reducing unstable breathing and eliminating sleep apnea in the elderly via different mechanisms.

Eligible Conditions
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Elderly Adults

Treatment Effectiveness

Effectiveness Progress

3 of 3
This is further along than 93% of similar trials

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Study Objectives

4 Primary · 1 Secondary · Reporting Duration: 2 days to 30 days

Day 30
Apnea hypopnea index
Apneic threshold- a measure of breathing instability
Carbon -dioxide reserve
Ventilatory responsiveness
7 days
Cerebrovascular responsiveness to carbon-dioxide

Trial Safety

Safety Progress

3 of 3
This is further along than 85% of similar trials

Similar Trials

1
Hyperoxia
2
Venlafaxine
3
Hyperoxia administration study group

Trial Design

3 Treatment Groups

Hyperoxia
1 of 3
Acetazolamide (ACZ)
1 of 3
Finasteride
1 of 3

Experimental Treatment

100 Total Participants · 3 Treatment Groups

Primary Treatment: Hyperoxia/oxygen · No Placebo Group · Phase 4

Hyperoxia
Other
Experimental Group · 1 Intervention: Hyperoxia/oxygen · Intervention Types: Other
Acetazolamide (ACZ)
Drug
Experimental Group · 1 Intervention: Acetazolamide · Intervention Types: Drug
Finasteride
Drug
Experimental Group · 1 Intervention: Finasteride · Intervention Types: Drug
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Finasteride
FDA approved
Acetazolamide
FDA approved

Trial Logistics

Trial Timeline

Screening: ~3 weeks
Treatment: Varies
Reporting: 2 days to 30 days

Who is running the clinical trial?

VA Office of Research and DevelopmentLead Sponsor
1,485 Previous Clinical Trials
2,742,178 Total Patients Enrolled
8 Trials studying Sleep Apnea
1,128 Patients Enrolled for Sleep Apnea
Susmita Chowdhuri, MDPrincipal InvestigatorJohn D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit, MI
4 Previous Clinical Trials
600 Total Patients Enrolled
3 Trials studying Sleep Apnea
492 Patients Enrolled for Sleep Apnea

Eligibility Criteria

Age 60 - 89 · All Participants · 2 Total Inclusion Criteria

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For the finasteride protocol, men aged 60 years or older will be enrolled.

Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
New Jersey50.0%
Michigan50.0%
How old are they?
18 - 65100.0%
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria50.0%
Met criteria50.0%
What site did they apply to?
John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit, MI100.0%

How responsive is this trial?

Typically responds via
Email100.0%
Average response time
  • < 2 Days
Most responsive sites:
  1. John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit, MI: < 48 hours
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