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A Prospective Registry Study on the Effects of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure on Cognitive Function and Cerebral Small Vessel Disease Burden in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

A Prospective Registry Study on the Effects of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure on Cognitive Function and Cerebral Small Vessel Disease Burden in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600117914
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-01-30
Start date
2026-02-15
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Obstructive sleep apnea

Interventions

CPAP treatment group:N/A
None CPAP treatment group:N/A

Sponsors

Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Age >= 18 years old; 2.Diagnosed with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) according to the diagnostic criteria of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) in 2020, which means that in polysomnography (PSG) or home sleep monitoring that meets AASM standards, the apnea hypopnea index (AHI) is >=15 times/hour, and the proportion of obstructive events is>50%; 3.The subjects themselves or their legal representatives have fully understood the research purpose and content, and voluntarily signed the informed consent form;

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Patients who have received OSAS related medication or surgical treatment; 2.History of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases that significantly interfere with outcome determination, including but not limited to the following scenarios: stroke history within the past 12 months, severe cardiac structural or rhythmic abnormalities such as atrial fibrillation and dilated cardiomyopathy; 3.Neurodegenerative diseases with clear diagnosis (such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease); 4.There are significant organ dysfunction such as heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys, such as the discovery of pulmonary bullae on chest X-rays or CT scans; Patients with pneumothorax, mediastinal emphysema, or acute myocardial infarction who have unstable hemodynamic parameters; 5.Patients with mental illnesses such as intellectual disabilities, schizophrenia, etc. that affect cognition; 6.Patients with contraindications to magnetic resonance imaging or claustrophobia who are unable to cooperate in completing MRI; 7.Patients with serious underlying diseases such as malignant tumors, hematological disorders, etc. who cannot complete follow-up;

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Longitudinal continuous variation of MoCA (? MoCA or slope);

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Changes in the degree of brain structural atrophy relative to baseline;The occurrence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events;Changes in CSVD load relative to baseline;Changes in hematological markers ptau 217 and ptau 181 compared to baseline AD;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactSheng Zhang

Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital

zhangsheng@hmc.edu.cn+86 187 5818 8313

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026