Trial Information

Summary: Nasal Continuous Airway Pressure (nCPAP) Therapy for Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome-Adults

People with sleep apnea/Hypopnea syndrome are asked to participate in a research study being conducted by North Shore - LIJ Medical Center.

You may be eligible to participate in this study if you:

• Are between the ages of 18 and 65
• Have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome
• Are willing to stay at a sleep laboratory for 4 full days

You may not participate in this study if you:

• Have a history of HIV infection, hepatitis, gastric bypass or banding surgery, or cancer
• Have a history of neurological disorders not limited to seizure disorders, epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, cognitive impairment, head trauma, heart attack, or classical migraine
• Have a history within the past 6 months of heart disorder
• Have moderate to severe asthma
• Have a history of psychotic disorder such as schizophrenia, delusional disorder, bipolar disorder or depression, post-traumatic stress disorder or other anxiety disorder
• Have a history of sleep disorder including narcolepsy, insomnia, shift work sleep disorder, nightmare disorder, sleep walking disorder, or restless leg syndrome
• Have donated blood within 8 weeks
• Have a history of substance abuse including alcohol, hypnotics, and drugs of abuse and have a positive urine drug screen
• Consume more that 600 milligrams of caffeine daily (18 cans of Coca Cola or 5 large cups of coffee).
• Consume more that 10 cigarettes a day or have a history of smoking to stay awake
• Are pregnant, breastfeeding, or intend to become pregnant during the study
• Have participated in another research study within the last 30 days

If you would like to learn more about participating in this study, please send an e-mail message using the form below.