Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Conditions
Interventions
This study is a randomized, controlled, open blinding clinical trial. A randomization program will assign participants to one of two groups, with each group including at least 15 individuals. The inte
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Sponsors
Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina
Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina
Eligibility
Age
60 Years to 79 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age between 60 and 79 years; both genders; moderate to severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea, with an apnea-hypopnea index greater than 15 events per hour; no history of previous or current Obstructive Sleep Apnea treatment; and no other sleep disturbance than Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Use sleeping medications; have engaged in physical exercise within the past six months; have contraindications (cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, or neurological) for exercise; or have cognitive impairment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) risk in older adults, we will use the STOP-BANG questionnaire. A score of three or higher (on a scale ranging from 0 to 8 points) will classify individuals as being at high risk for OSA. Participants at high risk will undergo a Home Polysomnography (HPSG) exam (type III) at the beginning and end of the study. The HPSG exam will provide data on several OSA parameters, including the apnea-hypopnea index, oxygen desaturation index, sleep efficiency and latency, and type of respiratory event;Assess Daytime Sleepiness using the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) before and after treatment, with scores above 10 suggesting the diagnosis of excessive daytime sleepiness | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assess Sleep Quality using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) before and after treatment, with values greater than 10 points being considered a sleep disorder;Evaluate Physical Activity using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) adapted for older adults;Evaluate Physical Fitness through the Senior Fitness Test battery of tests;Evaluate Aerobic Fitness, by the maximum consumption of oxygen (VO2max), through an ergospirometric equipment;Evaluate Anthropometric Measurements, such as body mass, height, BMI, waist circumference, hip circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, fat percentage, and neck circumference;Assess Quality of Life through the Quebec Sleep Questionnaire | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactFelipe Fank
Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina
Outcome results
None listed