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The Number and Function of Regular T Cell in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea

NCT02342028 · Status: UNKNOWN · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 80

Last updated 2015-01-26

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

To compare the number and function of regular T cell of patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) versus that of age-, gender- and BMI (body mass index)-matched controls

Conditions

  • Sleep Apnea Syndromes

Interventions

BIOLOGICAL

OSA

This study aims to compare the difference in the number and function of regulatory T cells between OSA patients and controls. The investigators will draw peripheral venous blood samples from both groups and measure the number and function of their regulatory T cells. However, some, NOT ALL, of OSA patients may receive continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment-the standard therapy for severe-to-moderate OSA. Use of CPAP is based on physician's suggestion and patients' decision, but not for this study. The devices are provided by patients themselves and its type/brand is not limited or prespecified. For those with CPAP therapy, their blood sample will be re-collected 26 weeks later to repeat measurement for subgroup analysis.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan

    lead OTHER_GOV

Principal Investigators

  • Kun-Ta Chou, MD · Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2015-01-31
Primary Completion
2015-12-31
Completion
2015-12-31

Countries

  • Taiwan

Study Locations

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