Assessment of Sleep Disorder Breathing Risk in Patients with Scleroderma

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to retrospectively review the charts of 200 patients for whom overnight oximetry data, pulmonary function tests, as well as echocardiographic data have been obtained as part of routine clinical assessment. In so doing, the hope is to assess the risk of sleep disorder breathing, as evidenced by the oxygen desaturation index (ODI) on overnight oximetry assessment.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with scleroderma ages 18-99 years old in whom oximetry, PFT, and echocardiography data were obtained

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • Patients<18 years old 
  • Patients without scleroderma 
  • Patients without oximetry, PFT, and echocardiography data

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

James Parish, M.D.

Contact us for the latest status

Contact information:

James Parish M.D.

(480)301-7845

Parish.James@mayo.edu

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CLS-20385607

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