Obstructive Sleep Apnea Among Somali-Americans

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is 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.

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:

Subjects diagnosed with sleep apnea.
Self-identify as Somali, African,Asian, or European descent.
Adult males and females who are older than 18 years of age.

Exclusion Criteria:

Minors under 18 years or adults over 100 years.
Positive pregnancy.

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
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Virend Somers, M.D., Ph.D.	Open for enrollment	Contact information: Sleep and Cardiovascular Clinical Research Unit CPL@mayo.edu

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Virend Somers, M.D., Ph.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Sleep and Cardiovascular Clinical Research Unit

CPL@mayo.edu

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