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NCT03255408 Cerebral Blood Flow and Ventilatory Responses During Sleep in Normoxia and Intermittent Hypoxia

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NCT ID NCT03255408
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 1, Phase 2
Sponsor University of Calgary
Condition Obstructive Sleep Apnea of Adult
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 12 participants
Start Date 2023-01-01
Primary Completion 2027-12-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 45 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Drug Lowering Cerebral Blood Flow (CBF) and Normoxia SleepDrug Lowering CBF and Intermittent Hypoxia SleepPlacebo and Normoxia Sleep

Eligibility Fast-Check

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 1 is the earliest stage of human testing — safety and dosage are the primary focus. Visits are frequent and medical supervision is intensive. You will be among the first people to receive this treatment.

This trial targets 12 participants in total. It began in 2023-01-01 with a primary completion date of 2027-12-30.

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Brief Summary

A prospective double blind, placebo-controlled, randomized cross-over trial to evaluate the effect of lowering cerebral blood flow on the ventilatory chemoreflexes (acute hypoxic and hypercapnic ventilatory responses).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy adults * 18 - 45 years of age * Living in Calgary for the past one year * Have no medical condition or should not be taking any blood pressure medications. * The participant should not be lactose intolerant Exclusion Criteria: * Cerebrovascular, cardio-respiratory, renal and metabolic diseases * Bleeding disorders and upper gastrointestinal diseases e.g. peptic ulcer disease * Pregnancy, obese and sleep-disordered breathing * Drug allergies to non-steroidal anti-inflammatories * Currently smoking

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03255408 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 45 Years, studying Obstructive Sleep Apnea of Adult. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT03255408 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 1 trials are the first stage of human testing. The primary goal is to assess safety and determine appropriate dosage levels. Participants are closely monitored. These trials typically involve a small number of volunteers.

Is NCT03255408 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03255408 is actively recruiting participants. Visit ClinicalTrials.gov or contact University of Calgary to inquire about joining.

Where is the NCT03255408 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Calgary, Canada.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03255408 clinical trial?

NCT03255408 is sponsored by University of Calgary. The trial plans to enroll 12 participants.

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