Pharmacological Treatment Targeting Endotypic Traits of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Taiwan45 participantsStarted 2024-11-05
Plain-language summary
This study will conduct 3 intervention trials with 44 different participants in each trial, with 22 participants will undergo in-laboratory overnight polysomnograms (PSGs) at one night of medication intervention, and the other 22 at taking placebo (contained starch) 1 h before sleep. Three medication regimens will be tested: (1) atomoxetine 80mg combined with oxybutynin 5mg; (2) venlafaxine 37.5mg; and (3) oxybutynin 5mg combined with trazodone 100mg. Endotypic traits will be estimated using the Phenotyping Using Polysomnography method. The primary outcome is the change in apnea-hypopnea index, and secondary outcomes include endotypic traits and sleep parameters.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* apnea-hypopnea index ≥ 15 hr-¹
Exclusion Criteria:
* the presence of pulmonary, cardiac, neurologic, or other active severe medical or psychiatric diseases
* current use of continuous positive airway pressure therapy
* use of drugs that might interact with the investigational medication or known to affect sleep during the trial or 1 month before the study
* known allergy to the investigational medication
* current smoking
* heavy alcohol drinking (male \> 14 drinks and women \>7 drinks per week)
* pregnant or lactating
* periodic limb movement index \> 15hr-1
* the presence of sleep-related hypoventilation
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Apnea-hypopnea index
Timeframe: Pre-intervention and after single night intervention