Plain-English translation of NCT06915831 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.
This trial is testing whether treating obstructive sleep apnea—a condition where your airway collapses during sleep—can help improve blood sugar control in people with type 1 diabetes. You'll be assigned to either receive CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) treatment, which uses a gentle air pressure machine worn at night, or remain untreated temporarily. The researchers want to understand how sleep apnea affects your blood sugar levels and whether treating it makes a real difference.
Many people with type 1 diabetes also have sleep apnea, and early evidence suggests that untreated sleep apnea makes blood sugar harder to control. This trial exists to understand this connection and determine whether treating the sleep apnea with CPAP can actually help improve your diabetes management.
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If you enroll, you'll be randomly assigned to either start CPAP treatment or remain untreated as a control group. You'll need to visit the University of Chicago research clinic for screening tests and follow-up appointments to measure your blood sugar control and sleep patterns over time. The study involves wearing devices to monitor your sleep and blood sugar, and researchers will track how the CPAP treatment (or lack of it) affects your glucose levels.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 2, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
University of Chicago
Collaborators
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Enrollment target
~40 participants
Started
November 2025
Primary completion
August 2029
Age range
18 Years – 50 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in January 2026.
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Central contact
Esra Tasali, MD
University of Chicago
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