Trial Outcomes & Findings for Sleep Disordered Breathing, Obesity and Pregnancy Study (SOAP) (NCT NCT02086448)

NCT ID: NCT02086448

Last Updated: 2023-03-22

Results Overview

The uterine artery was located using color doppler imaging by placing the ultrasound probe in the right or left iliac fossa in the sagittal plane. The uterine artery was then identified where it crosses the external iliac artery. Doppler waveform was obtained using a sampling gate encompassing the width of the main uterine artery at an angle of insonation of \<30 degrees if possible. The PI was calculated using the formula: maximum-minimum velocity/mean velocity.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

242 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

early pregnancy (14-16 weeks gestation)

Results posted on

2023-03-22

Participant Flow

A total of 452 individuals were screened and 355 participants consented for this study . Prior to or during the inital study visit, 113 individuals withdrew or were withdrawn from the study. 242 participants completed visit 1 (14 0/7-20 6/7 weeks gestation, mean gestational age 18.1 ± 2.0 weeks), of whom 89 (37%) had an AHI between 5 and 50 and therefore were eligible for randomization.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Obese, SDB Postive, CPAP, Phase 1
Therapeutic CPAP CPAP: CPAP is a device that has a mask worn over the nose that is attached to a device that provides positive airway pressure. CPAP is worn while sleeping, it splints open the airway and prevents apneas (cessation of breathing) and hypopneas (reduced airflow while breathing).
Obese, SDB Postive, Sham-CPAP
Sham (non-therapeutic) CPAP sham-CPAP
Obese, SDB Postive, Sleep Hygiene
Sleep hygiene information and local sleep resources Sleep hygiene: Information about sleep apnea and healthy sleep. Information about local sleep resources
Obese SDB CPAP Phase 2
Therapeutic CPAP
Overall Study
STARTED
25
26
20
18
Overall Study
COMPLETED
24
26
20
16
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
1
0
0
2

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Obese, SDB Postive, CPAP, Phase 1
Therapeutic CPAP CPAP: CPAP is a device that has a mask worn over the nose that is attached to a device that provides positive airway pressure. CPAP is worn while sleeping, it splints open the airway and prevents apneas (cessation of breathing) and hypopneas (reduced airflow while breathing).
Obese, SDB Postive, Sham-CPAP
Sham (non-therapeutic) CPAP sham-CPAP
Obese, SDB Postive, Sleep Hygiene
Sleep hygiene information and local sleep resources Sleep hygiene: Information about sleep apnea and healthy sleep. Information about local sleep resources
Obese SDB CPAP Phase 2
Therapeutic CPAP
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
1
0
0
2

Baseline Characteristics

Sleep Disordered Breathing, Obesity and Pregnancy Study (SOAP)

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Obese, SDB Postive, Sham-CPAP
n=26 Participants
Sham (non-therapeutic) CPAP sham-CPAP
Obese, SDB Postive, CPAP, Phase 1
n=25 Participants
Therapeutic CPAP CPAP: CPAP is a device that has a mask worn over the nose that is attached to a device that provides positive airway pressure. CPAP is worn while sleeping, it splints open the airway and prevents apneas (cessation of breathing) and hypopneas (reduced airflow while breathing).
Obese, SDB Postive, Sleep Hygiene
n=20 Participants
Sleep hygiene information and local sleep resources Sleep hygiene: Information about sleep apnea and healthy sleep. Information about local sleep resources
Obese, SDB Positive, CPAP Phase 2
n=18 Participants
Therapeutic CPAP
Total
n=89 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
26.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.9 • n=5 Participants
28.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.5 • n=7 Participants
32.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.5 • n=5 Participants
32.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.5 • n=4 Participants
29.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.5 • n=21 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
26 Participants
n=5 Participants
25 Participants
n=7 Participants
20 Participants
n=5 Participants
18 Participants
n=4 Participants
89 Participants
n=21 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=21 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
1 Participants
n=21 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=21 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=21 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
19 Participants
n=5 Participants
16 Participants
n=7 Participants
13 Participants
n=5 Participants
9 Participants
n=4 Participants
57 Participants
n=21 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
9 Participants
n=7 Participants
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
9 Participants
n=4 Participants
29 Participants
n=21 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
2 Participants
n=21 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=21 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: early pregnancy (14-16 weeks gestation)

The uterine artery was located using color doppler imaging by placing the ultrasound probe in the right or left iliac fossa in the sagittal plane. The uterine artery was then identified where it crosses the external iliac artery. Doppler waveform was obtained using a sampling gate encompassing the width of the main uterine artery at an angle of insonation of \<30 degrees if possible. The PI was calculated using the formula: maximum-minimum velocity/mean velocity.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Obese, SDB Postive, Sham-CPAP
n=26 Participants
Sham (non-therapeutic) CPAP sham-CPAP
Obese, SDB Postive, CPAP, Phase 1
n=25 Participants
Therapeutic CPAP CPAP: CPAP is a device that has a mask worn over the nose that is attached to a device that provides positive airway pressure. CPAP is worn while sleeping, it splints open the airway and prevents apneas (cessation of breathing) and hypopneas (reduced airflow while breathing).
Obese, SDB Postive, Sleep Hygiene
n=20 Participants
Sleep hygiene information and local sleep resources Sleep hygiene: Information about sleep apnea and healthy sleep. Information about local sleep resources
Obese, SBD Positive, CPAP, Phase 2
n=18 Participants
Therapeutic CPAP
Uterine Artery Doppler Mean Pulsatility Index -by Ultrasound
1.0 Mean PI
Standard Deviation 0.3
1.0 Mean PI
Standard Deviation 0.3
1.0 Mean PI
Standard Deviation 0.3
1.0 Mean PI
Standard Deviation 0.3

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: early pregnancy (14-16 weeks gestation)

sFlt-1 is a splice variant of vascular endothelial growth receptor (VEGF) with antiangiogenic properties that is upregulated in preeclampsia. PlGF is an angiogenic cytokine that is highly expressed in the placenta. Low levels have been associated with preeclampsia.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Obese, SDB Postive, Sham-CPAP
n=26 Participants
Sham (non-therapeutic) CPAP sham-CPAP
Obese, SDB Postive, CPAP, Phase 1
n=25 Participants
Therapeutic CPAP CPAP: CPAP is a device that has a mask worn over the nose that is attached to a device that provides positive airway pressure. CPAP is worn while sleeping, it splints open the airway and prevents apneas (cessation of breathing) and hypopneas (reduced airflow while breathing).
Obese, SDB Postive, Sleep Hygiene
n=20 Participants
Sleep hygiene information and local sleep resources Sleep hygiene: Information about sleep apnea and healthy sleep. Information about local sleep resources
Obese, SBD Positive, CPAP, Phase 2
n=18 Participants
Therapeutic CPAP
Soluble FMS-like Tyrosine Kinase 1 (sFlt-1)/ Placental Growth Factor (PlGF) Ratio-blood Measurement
53.8 Ratio
Standard Deviation 29.1
65.1 Ratio
Standard Deviation 45.8
87.0 Ratio
Standard Deviation 69.1
88.3 Ratio
Standard Deviation 45.0

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: early pregnancy (14-16 weeks gestation)

Insulin resistance was calculated using the homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance (HOMA-IR, fasting insulin (µU/mL) x fasting glucose (mmol/L) /22.5)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Obese, SDB Postive, Sham-CPAP
n=26 Participants
Sham (non-therapeutic) CPAP sham-CPAP
Obese, SDB Postive, CPAP, Phase 1
n=25 Participants
Therapeutic CPAP CPAP: CPAP is a device that has a mask worn over the nose that is attached to a device that provides positive airway pressure. CPAP is worn while sleeping, it splints open the airway and prevents apneas (cessation of breathing) and hypopneas (reduced airflow while breathing).
Obese, SDB Postive, Sleep Hygiene
n=20 Participants
Sleep hygiene information and local sleep resources Sleep hygiene: Information about sleep apnea and healthy sleep. Information about local sleep resources
Obese, SBD Positive, CPAP, Phase 2
n=18 Participants
Therapeutic CPAP
Homeostasis Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR)-Blood Measurement of Glucose and Insulin
4.5 HOMA-IR score
Standard Deviation 3.5
4.6 HOMA-IR score
Standard Deviation 6.4
3.9 HOMA-IR score
Standard Deviation 2.2
4.2 HOMA-IR score
Standard Deviation 3.0

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: late pregnancy (28-32 weeks gestation)

The uterine artery was located using color doppler imaging by placing the ultrasound probe in the right or left iliac fossa in the sagittal plane. The uterine artery was then identified where it crosses the external iliac artery. Doppler waveform was obtained using a sampling gate encompassing the width of the main uterine artery at an angle of insonation of \<30 degrees if possible. The PI was calculated using the formula: maximum-minimum velocity/mean velocity.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Obese, SDB Postive, Sham-CPAP
n=26 Participants
Sham (non-therapeutic) CPAP sham-CPAP
Obese, SDB Postive, CPAP, Phase 1
n=24 Participants
Therapeutic CPAP CPAP: CPAP is a device that has a mask worn over the nose that is attached to a device that provides positive airway pressure. CPAP is worn while sleeping, it splints open the airway and prevents apneas (cessation of breathing) and hypopneas (reduced airflow while breathing).
Obese, SDB Postive, Sleep Hygiene
n=20 Participants
Sleep hygiene information and local sleep resources Sleep hygiene: Information about sleep apnea and healthy sleep. Information about local sleep resources
Obese, SBD Positive, CPAP, Phase 2
n=16 Participants
Therapeutic CPAP
Uterine Artery Doppler Mean Pulsatility Index -by Ultrasound
0.9 Mean PI
Standard Deviation 0.2
0.8 Mean PI
Standard Deviation 0.3
0.8 Mean PI
Standard Deviation 0.2
0.7 Mean PI
Standard Deviation 0.1

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: late pregnancy (28-32 weeks gestation)

sFlt-1 is a splice variant of vascular endothelial growth receptor (VEGF) with antiangiogenic properties that is upregulated in preeclampsia. PlGF is an angiogenic cytokine that is highly expressed in the placenta. Low levels have been associated with preeclampsia.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Obese, SDB Postive, Sham-CPAP
n=26 Participants
Sham (non-therapeutic) CPAP sham-CPAP
Obese, SDB Postive, CPAP, Phase 1
n=25 Participants
Therapeutic CPAP CPAP: CPAP is a device that has a mask worn over the nose that is attached to a device that provides positive airway pressure. CPAP is worn while sleeping, it splints open the airway and prevents apneas (cessation of breathing) and hypopneas (reduced airflow while breathing).
Obese, SDB Postive, Sleep Hygiene
n=20 Participants
Sleep hygiene information and local sleep resources Sleep hygiene: Information about sleep apnea and healthy sleep. Information about local sleep resources
Obese, SBD Positive, CPAP, Phase 2
n=18 Participants
Therapeutic CPAP
Soluble FMS-like Tyrosine Kinase 1 (sFlt-1)/ Placental Growth Factor (PlGF) Ratio-blood Measurement
30.5 Ratio
Standard Deviation 28.9
26.0 Ratio
Standard Deviation 18.3
38.3 Ratio
Standard Deviation 34.7
45.9 Ratio
Standard Deviation 57.3

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: late pregnancy (28-32 weeks gestation)

Insulin resistance was calculated using the homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance (HOMA-IR, fasting insulin (µU/mL) x fasting glucose (mmol/L) /22.5)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Obese, SDB Postive, Sham-CPAP
n=26 Participants
Sham (non-therapeutic) CPAP sham-CPAP
Obese, SDB Postive, CPAP, Phase 1
n=25 Participants
Therapeutic CPAP CPAP: CPAP is a device that has a mask worn over the nose that is attached to a device that provides positive airway pressure. CPAP is worn while sleeping, it splints open the airway and prevents apneas (cessation of breathing) and hypopneas (reduced airflow while breathing).
Obese, SDB Postive, Sleep Hygiene
n=20 Participants
Sleep hygiene information and local sleep resources Sleep hygiene: Information about sleep apnea and healthy sleep. Information about local sleep resources
Obese, SBD Positive, CPAP, Phase 2
n=18 Participants
Therapeutic CPAP
Homeostasis Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR)-Blood Measurement of Glucose and Insulin
6.3 HOMA-IR score
Standard Deviation 10.7
3.7 HOMA-IR score
Standard Deviation 3.6
3.6 HOMA-IR score
Standard Deviation 1.8
4.6 HOMA-IR score
Standard Deviation 6.3

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: After delivery (expected 37-40 weeks gestation)

Population: Placental collection and analysis was not performed due to inadequate staffing and personnel issues

placental histology and immunohistochemistry

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: early pregnancy (14-16 weeks gestation)

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: At time of delivery (expected 37-40 weeks gestation)

Preeclampsia, Gestational diabetes, Gestational age at delivery, Indication for delivery, Birthweight, Cord gases

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: late pregnancy (28-32 weeks gestation)

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: early pregnancy (14-16 weeks gestation)

Endoglin is a coreceptor for transforming growth factor beta-1 and beta-3 expressed on syncytiotrophoblasts

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: late pregnancy (28-32 weeks gestation)

Endoglin is a coreceptor for transforming growth factor beta-1 and beta-3 expressed on syncytiotrophoblasts

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

Adverse Events

Obese, SDB Postive, CPAP, Phase 1

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Obese, SDB Postive, Sham-CPAP

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 3 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Obese, SDB Postive, Sleep Hygiene

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Obese, SBD Positive, CPAP, Phase 2

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 1 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Obese, SDB Postive, CPAP, Phase 1
n=25 participants at risk
Therapeutic CPAP CPAP: CPAP is a device that has a mask worn over the nose that is attached to a device that provides positive airway pressure. CPAP is worn while sleeping, it splints open the airway and prevents apneas (cessation of breathing) and hypopneas (reduced airflow while breathing).
Obese, SDB Postive, Sham-CPAP
n=26 participants at risk
Sham (non-therapeutic) CPAP sham-CPAP
Obese, SDB Postive, Sleep Hygiene
n=20 participants at risk
Sleep hygiene information and local sleep resources Sleep hygiene: Information about sleep apnea and healthy sleep. Information about local sleep resources
Obese, SBD Positive, CPAP, Phase 2
n=18 participants at risk
Therapeutic CPAP
Pregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions
Maternal ICU admission
0.00%
0/25 • From enrollment to 6 weeks post partum, an average of 1 year
0.00%
0/26 • From enrollment to 6 weeks post partum, an average of 1 year
0.00%
0/20 • From enrollment to 6 weeks post partum, an average of 1 year
5.6%
1/18 • From enrollment to 6 weeks post partum, an average of 1 year
Pregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions
Fetal Demise
4.0%
1/25 • From enrollment to 6 weeks post partum, an average of 1 year
0.00%
0/26 • From enrollment to 6 weeks post partum, an average of 1 year
0.00%
0/20 • From enrollment to 6 weeks post partum, an average of 1 year
0.00%
0/18 • From enrollment to 6 weeks post partum, an average of 1 year

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Obese, SDB Postive, CPAP, Phase 1
n=25 participants at risk
Therapeutic CPAP CPAP: CPAP is a device that has a mask worn over the nose that is attached to a device that provides positive airway pressure. CPAP is worn while sleeping, it splints open the airway and prevents apneas (cessation of breathing) and hypopneas (reduced airflow while breathing).
Obese, SDB Postive, Sham-CPAP
n=26 participants at risk
Sham (non-therapeutic) CPAP sham-CPAP
Obese, SDB Postive, Sleep Hygiene
n=20 participants at risk
Sleep hygiene information and local sleep resources Sleep hygiene: Information about sleep apnea and healthy sleep. Information about local sleep resources
Obese, SBD Positive, CPAP, Phase 2
n=18 participants at risk
Therapeutic CPAP
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
CPAP complication
0.00%
0/25 • From enrollment to 6 weeks post partum, an average of 1 year
3.8%
1/26 • From enrollment to 6 weeks post partum, an average of 1 year
0.00%
0/20 • From enrollment to 6 weeks post partum, an average of 1 year
5.6%
1/18 • From enrollment to 6 weeks post partum, an average of 1 year
Cardiac disorders
EKG abnormality
0.00%
0/25 • From enrollment to 6 weeks post partum, an average of 1 year
3.8%
1/26 • From enrollment to 6 weeks post partum, an average of 1 year
0.00%
0/20 • From enrollment to 6 weeks post partum, an average of 1 year
0.00%
0/18 • From enrollment to 6 weeks post partum, an average of 1 year
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash
0.00%
0/25 • From enrollment to 6 weeks post partum, an average of 1 year
3.8%
1/26 • From enrollment to 6 weeks post partum, an average of 1 year
0.00%
0/20 • From enrollment to 6 weeks post partum, an average of 1 year
0.00%
0/18 • From enrollment to 6 weeks post partum, an average of 1 year

Additional Information

Dr. Francesca Facco

University of Pittsburgh

Phone: 412-641-1220

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place