Plain-English translation of NCT06261034 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Researchers at Mayo Clinic want to understand how obstructive sleep apnea — a condition where breathing stops and starts during sleep — affects blood pressure control in the body. This study will compare whether men and women experience these effects differently. By enrolling 60 people with untreated sleep apnea, the team hopes to uncover new insights that could improve how doctors treat this condition in all patients.
Sleep apnea is known to affect heart health and blood pressure, but doctors don't fully understand whether men and women are affected in the same way. This research could reveal important differences that lead to better, more personalized treatment strategies.
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The study will involve visits to Mayo Clinic where researchers will monitor your blood pressure and nervous system responses while you have untreated sleep apnea. You'll likely have tests to measure how your body controls blood pressure and how your nervous system responds to the sleep apnea. The exact number and duration of visits hasn't been specified yet, but you can ask the research team for details when you contact them.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 9, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Mayo Clinic
Collaborators
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Enrollment target
~60 participants
Started
October 2024
Primary completion
March 2027
Age range
20 Years – 70 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in January 2026.
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Central contact
Joshua Bock, PhD
Mayo Clinic
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