Plain-English translation of NCT04124848 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This research study is looking at obstructive sleep apnea — a condition where breathing stops and starts during sleep — with a special focus on how it affects Somali-American communities. Researchers want to understand how often this condition occurs in this population and what health complications it may cause. The study will compare findings between people of Somali descent and people from other ethnic backgrounds.
Sleep apnea can have serious health effects, but we don't know enough about how it affects different ethnic groups, including Somali-Americans. This research aims to fill that gap so doctors can better recognize, diagnose, and treat the condition in these communities.
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You will visit Mayo Clinic for a series of health tests and measurements. These may include a sleep study (either at the hospital or at home), physical exams, heart ultrasound, CT scans, blood and urine samples, breathing tests, and questionnaires about your health. The exact tests you receive will depend on whether you are a healthy volunteer or have sleep apnea, but the study aims to gather comprehensive health information to compare across different ethnic groups.
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United States
Sleep Number Corporation
Enrollment target
~600 participants
Started
October 2019
Primary completion
December 2031
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in September 2026.
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Somers CPL Lab
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