You should suspect sleep apnea if you have one or more of the following complaints:
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Loud snoring
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You wake up gasping or struggling to breathe
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Excessive sleepiness during the day
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Diminished concentration and daytime performance
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Morning headache
Bed partners may report intermittent snoring and/or pauses in your breathing.
Participate in a research study on Obstructive Sleep Apnea
About the Study
Individuals are screened at home for sleep apnea. Qualifying individuals are admitted to UCSD Medical Center in Hillcrest for two days, followed by three weeks of real or placebo home treatment with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and another brief hospitalization. Tests include polysomnography (sleep testing), laboratory tests, and stress tests. Participants who receive placebo treatment are offered a courtesy night of inpatient testing with CPAP.
Who Potentially Qualifies
Men and women who:
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Are between the ages of 35 and 65
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Are in good general health
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Are non-smokers
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Are not taking any medications, other than high blood pressure medications
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Have no major clinical illness
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Have never tried CPAP
Benefits of Participating
Evaluation of sleep apnea can be costly. By participating in this study, patients receive this service free of charge. Participants will also receive:
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A written assessment and treatment recommendation
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Physical exams at no expense to participant
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Laboratory work performed at no expense to participant
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Financial compensation up to $400 upon completion of study
How to Participate
If you are interested in learning more about the study, please call (619) 543-3468 or send us an email.