RightFit
Not yet recruitingNot applicable

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment in Serious Mental Illness

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment in People Aging With Serious Mental Illness

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
40 Years to 70 Years
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

  • Procedures mentioned: Blood draws, Interviews

Only what the study's summary and detailed description on ClinicalTrials.gov say. Time periods may describe the whole study or a part of it — ask the study team what applies to you.

Show the study's own words
  • "In addition, eligible participants will complete weekly check-ins with study staff and a series of detailed interviews, physical and neuropsychological tests, instrumental and clinical assessments, and blood draws every month for a total of 3 months."
Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

Serious mental illnesses (SMI) like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are two of the most disabling and costly chronic illnesses worldwide. A high proportion of adults with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder have sleep disorders, like obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but tend to be underdiagnosed and undertreated compared to the general population. This study aims to examine feasibility, acceptance, and impact of OSA treatment and how it affects cognitive function in people with SMI.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: Control participants: * lifetime absence of major psychiatric illness * 40 to 70 years old * be at risk for or have a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea For participants with serious mental illness: * diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder * must not be conservatized * 40 - 70 years old * be at risk or have a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea. Exclusion Criteria: * DSM-IV-TR diagnosis of active alcohol or other substance abuse or dependence in the 3 months preceding enrollment. This will be self-report. * Diagnosis of dementia, mental retardation, or other neurological or medical conditions known to affect neurophysiologic or neurocognitive functioning, or autoimmune disease * Other major DSM-IV-TR Axis I Disorder * Medical problems that interfere with a participant's ability to complete the assessments * Plans to move out of the San Diego county area within the following 6 months * Diagnosis of OSA and currently receiving APAP, CPAP, or any treatment from a physician.

Study sites (1)

CA