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NCT04124848 Obstructive Sleep Apnea Among Somali-Americans

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NCT ID NCT04124848
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Mayo Clinic
Condition Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 600 participants
Start Date 2019-10-25
Primary Completion 2031-12-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 600 participants in total. It began in 2019-10-25 with a primary completion date of 2031-12-31.

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Brief Summary

The investigators seek to advance the understanding of obstructive sleep apnea as it relates to different ethnic origins as well as sex differences. The investigators will compare Somali patients with known obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to individuals without OSA, and to individuals of other ethnic/racial origins to determine the risk factors (genetic and/or physiologic) associated with developing cardiovascular diseases. This will help the investigators to understand the unique sleep pathology of individuals of African descent.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Self-identify as Somali, African, Asian, and European descent. * Adult males and females who are older than 18 years of age. Exclusion Criteria: * Minors under 18 years or adults over 100 years * Positive pregnancy

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Somers CPL Lab

✉ CPLSOMALI@mayo.edu

📞 507-422-3499

Principal Investigator

Virend Somers, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Mayo Clinic

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04124848 clinical trial?

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

Is NCT04124848 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04124848 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at CPLSOMALI@mayo.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04124848 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Rochester, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04124848 clinical trial?

NCT04124848 is sponsored by Mayo Clinic. The principal investigator is Virend Somers, MD at Mayo Clinic. The trial plans to enroll 600 participants.

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