Plain-English translation of NCT06573372 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Researchers studied whether smartwatches and smartphones could be used to screen for obstructive sleep apnea, a common sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. The trial examined 377 participants who were already scheduled for standard sleep testing, comparing the accuracy of the wearable devices against the gold-standard hospital test.
Most people with sleep apnea go undiagnosed because traditional testing requires hospital visits and takes time. This trial explored whether convenient, at-home devices could make screening easier and help more people get diagnosed early.
Participants wore smartwatches and used smartphone monitoring technology to record their sleep while also undergoing standard hospital sleep testing (polysomnography). The research team compared how well the wearable devices detected sleep apnea compared to the hospital test results. The study collected data on heart rate, breathing patterns, and snoring sounds using the devices.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 15, 2026 · Not medical advice
China
Enrollment target
~377 participants
Started
August 2024
Primary completion
May 2025
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2026.