RecruitingNCT04124848

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Among Somali-Americans

Evaluating the Prevalence and Implications of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Among Somali-Americans: A Translational Research Study

Sponsor

Mayo Clinic

Enrollment

600 participants

Start Date

Oct 25, 2019

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Summary

The investigators seek to advance the understanding of obstructive sleep apnea as it relates to different ethnic origins as well as sex differences. The investigators will compare Somali patients with known obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to individuals without OSA, and to individuals of other ethnic/racial origins to determine the risk factors (genetic and/or physiologic) associated with developing cardiovascular diseases. This will help the investigators to understand the unique sleep pathology of individuals of African descent.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is looking at how often obstructive sleep apnea (a condition where breathing repeatedly stops during sleep) occurs among Somali-Americans and people of other ethnic backgrounds, including African, Asian, and European descent. **You may be eligible if...** - You self-identify as Somali, African, Asian, or European descent - You are an adult aged 18 or older - You are male or female **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are under 18 or over 100 years old - You are currently pregnant Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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