Exhaled NO as a Biomarker of Gestational OSA and Persistence Postpartum

April 18, 2017 updated by: Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Exhaled Nitric Oxide as a Biomarker of Gestational Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Persistence Postpartum

This study will evaluate the presence or absence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in the third trimester of pregnancy and again postpartum.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

This is a prospective cohort study to evaluate the presence or absence of OSA in the third trimester of pregnancy and again postpartum. The investigators will use the Watch-PAT200® device as their accepted standard for diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea.

When enrolled, women will be taught how to use the Watch-PAT200® via a company produced video that will be shown in the clinic and will be available via YouTube for review later if needed. They will also complete the Berlin Questionnaire. The patient will then use the Watch-PAT200® device overnight to evaluate for obstructive sleep apnea. This will be performed between 32-36 weeks gestation. Apnea-hypopnea indices (AHI) will be calculated and an AHI>5 will be considered diagnostic for OSA.

The next morning when the patient returns the Watch-PAT200® device they will exhale into the NIOX MINO® to assess their exhaled nitric oxide levels. This will be performed between 800-1000 am by one of the study personnel.

The patient will also wear the Watch-PAT200® device the first postpartum night. The entire process will be repeated between 6-8 weeks postpartum.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

76

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • North Carolina
      • Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States, 27157
        • Wake Forest School of Medicine, Forsyth Medical Center

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 45 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Pregnant women between 32 0/7 prior to 35 6/7 weeks gestation

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Female (> or equal 18 year of age)
  • Pregnant between 32 0/7 prior to 35 6/7 weeks gestation
  • Anticipated delivery at Forsyth Medical Center: Winston Salem, North Carolina

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Illicit drug/Alcohol abuse
  • Current treatment for obstructive sleep apnea
  • Age <18 years
  • Inability to speak/read English proficiently enough to give informed consent
  • Usage of alpha blockers or short acting nitrates
  • Permanent pacemaker
  • Sustained non-sinus cardiac arrhythmias

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
OSA in Pregnancy
Pregnant women between 32 0/7 prior to 35 6/7 weeks gestation

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Difference in incidence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Time Frame: 6-8 weeks postpartum
The difference in incidence of OSA during the third trimester and postpartum. We assumed an incidence of 25% during the third trimester, reducing to 6% postpartum. Comparison will be made with McNemar's test on proportions at an α level of 0.05.
6-8 weeks postpartum

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Linda M Street, M.D., Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

March 1, 2014

Primary Completion (Actual)

November 14, 2016

Study Completion (Actual)

November 14, 2016

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 27, 2014

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 31, 2014

First Posted (Estimate)

April 1, 2014

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

April 20, 2017

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 18, 2017

Last Verified

June 1, 2016

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 00026736

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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