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Comparative Assessment of Sleep Positive Airway Pressure Modalities (CASPAM)

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllNational University of Malaysia
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been one of the topmost global health problems. It is an underdiagnosed disease which have a huge burden on healthcare if left untreated. Almost 80-90% of adults are underdiagnosed of OSA Obesity primarily is one of the supreme risk factors for developing OSA. Globally, obesity cases have risen affecting almost two billion people. According to National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2019, 1 in 2 adults in Malaysia were overweight or obese. Report from World Obesity Atlas 2023 predicts that adult obesity will rise 4.7% annually from 2020 - 2035, while child obesity will increase by 5.3% per year over similar timeline. Overweight individuals will have a significant economic impact on Malaysia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2035 by 2.8% which is estimated to be about RM 3.2 trillion. Sequalae of OSA is divided into two (cardiovascular-metabolic effe

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged โ‰ฅ 18 years. * Patients diagnosed with moderate to severe OSA (based on AHI classification from sleep study performed). * Patients who are able to understand and answer the questionnaire given. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who are unable to give consent to the study. * Patients who have been diagnosed with OSA and already on CPAP machine. * Patients who had underlying Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). * Patients who had underlying co-morbidities that worsen apnea symptoms, such as congestive cardiac failure, active malignancy, narcolepsy, active alcohol or drug abuse, treatment-refractory dementia, psychotic illness and active use of drugs that disturb the sleep architecture (i.e hypnotics or stimulants of central nervous system).
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What it tests

  • CPAP Airsense 10 vs Air-Mini
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Where

1 site
National University of Malaysia, Faculty of Medicine
Cheras, Malaysia
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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