Effects of exercise training on obstructive and central sleep apnea in coronary artery disease

Effects of exercise training on obstructive and central sleep apnea in coronary artery disease: a randomized controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN50108373

Enrollment

Registered

2014-09-23

Start date

2014-09-17

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-10-26

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Conditions

Coronary artery disease patients with obstructive or central sleep apnea Circulatory System

Interventions

The intervention consists of an exercise training program including 20 sessions over a 4-week period. Each exercise session will begin with a 10 minute warm-up followed by 30 minutes of moderate-inten

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Men and women 18-80 yrs of age with coronary artery disease (defined as a documented myocardial infarction, coronary bypass surgery or coronary angioplasty and/or stenting) and obstructive or central sleep apnea (AHI greater than 15 events/hr)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Angina 2. Use of diuretics 3. Adeno-tonsillar hypertrophy 4. Inability to walk due to orthopedic or musculoskeletal problems 5. Previously treated OSA 6. Patients exercising more than 150 minutes per week at moderate intensity

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Apnea hypopnea index, measured by polysomnogram at baseline and 4-weeks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Leg fluid volume measured by bio-electrical impendence 2. Overnight changes in leg fluid volume, thoracic fluid volume, neck circumference and neck fluid volume measured by bio-electrical impendence 3. Upper-airway cross-sectional area measured by acoustic pharyngometry	—

Countries

Canada

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 19, 2026