Plain-English translation of NCT06620601 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
Researchers want to understand how common sleep apnea is among people experiencing homelessness. You would wear a portable device called the Prodigy 2 overnight while you sleep at your shelter. This device measures your breathing, oxygen levels, heart rhythm, and sleep stages using sensors on a headband and chest strap—similar to a sleep study you might get at a hospital, but much simpler and done right where you live.
Sleep apnea is linked to serious health problems like high blood pressure and heart disease, yet we don't know how many people experiencing homelessness have it. Because homelessness makes it harder to access medical care, many cases likely go undiagnosed. This study aims to find out how big the problem is and show that simple technology can help reach people who are hardest to treat.
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A researcher will set up the Prodigy 2 device for you at the shelter—it takes just a few minutes. You'll wear a small headband and chest strap while you sleep one night, and the device will record your breathing, oxygen levels, heart activity, and sleep patterns. The next day, the researcher will remove the device and process the information to see if you have sleep apnea. You don't need to go anywhere or make appointments; everything happens at your shelter.
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Canada
Sponsor
University Health Network, Toronto
Enrollment target
~100 participants
Started
October 2021
Primary completion
October 2024
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in October 2024.
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