Trial Outcomes & Findings for Effect of Upper Airway Stimulation on Vascular Function in Obstructive Sleep Apnea (NCT NCT03051165)

NCT ID: NCT03051165

Last Updated: 2018-12-11

Results Overview

Peripheral arterial tonometry (PAT) is a method for measuring endothelial dysfunction in a non-invasive way. Blood flow is measured in the fingertips following compression with an inflatable cuff on the upper arm. Participants will lay on their backs with a probe placed on the finger of each hand. The probes are attached to a computer that records finger blood flow. The finger probes will continuously record the blood flow in the fingertips for 10 minutes

Recruitment status

TERMINATED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

13 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline, Day 105, Day 137

Results posted on

2018-12-11

Participant Flow

Participants were recruited from the Emory Sleep Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Enrollment began on 11/21/2016 and the study was terminated early on 12/14/2017.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Treatment Withdrawal
Recipients of hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) who consented to have temporary withdrawal of treatment.
Overall Study
STARTED
13
Overall Study
Completed Some Baseline Assessments
1
Overall Study
Completed Some Day 105 Assessments
1
Overall Study
Began HGNS Treatment Withdrawal
0
Overall Study
Completed Some Day 137 Assessments
0
Overall Study
COMPLETED
0
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
13

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Treatment Withdrawal
Recipients of hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) who consented to have temporary withdrawal of treatment.
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
1
Overall Study
Early termination of study
12

Baseline Characteristics

Effect of Upper Airway Stimulation on Vascular Function in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Treatment Withdrawal
n=13 Participants
Recipients of hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) who consented to have temporary withdrawal of treatment.
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Continuous
67 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.5 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
13 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Day 105, Day 137

Population: PAT assessment was not performed for any participants at any study visit.

Peripheral arterial tonometry (PAT) is a method for measuring endothelial dysfunction in a non-invasive way. Blood flow is measured in the fingertips following compression with an inflatable cuff on the upper arm. Participants will lay on their backs with a probe placed on the finger of each hand. The probes are attached to a computer that records finger blood flow. The finger probes will continuously record the blood flow in the fingertips for 10 minutes

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Day 105, Day 137

Population: One participant completed the flow mediated dilation assessment at Baseline and Day 105.

Flow mediated dilation is a method to assess endothelial function using an ultrasound device to take measurements of the artery at the elbow. Blood vessel diameter is measured before and after blood pressure cuff release and flow mediated dilation is the percent of change between the baseline and post cuff release measurements. A lower measurement of dilation corresponds with an increased risk for cardiovascular events.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Treatment Withdrawal
n=1 Participants
Recipients of hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) who consented to have temporary withdrawal of treatment.
Change in Flow Mediated Dilation
Baseline (before initial device activation)
2.23 percentage of baseline arterial diameter
Standard Deviation 0.0
Change in Flow Mediated Dilation
Day 105 (after 90 days of device activation)
4.75 percentage of baseline arterial diameter
Standard Deviation 0.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Day 105, Day 137

Population: Peripheral arterial stiffness assessment was not performed for any participants at any study visit.

Recordings of blood flow through the artery in the wrist will be obtained with application of a probe applied to the skin. Participants will be seated or lying down for this test which takes approximately 10 minutes. Increased arterial stiffness is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Day 105, Day 137

Population: One participant completed the 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure Baseline assessment.

To measure 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure, participants wear a watch like device on one arm which records blood pressure throughout the day.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Treatment Withdrawal
n=1 Participants
Recipients of hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) who consented to have temporary withdrawal of treatment.
Change in 24-hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure
Baseline Visit Systolic Blood Pressure
133 mm/Hg
Standard Deviation 0.0
Change in 24-hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure
Baseline Visit Diastolic Blood Pressure
67 mm/Hg
Standard Deviation 0.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Day 105, Day 137

Population: Blood for serum biomarker assessments was not collected for any participants at any study visit.

To assess changes in the serum biomarker profile, blood will be collected from participants to be stored for future analyses of a variety of biochemical factors related to cardiovascular function. C-reactive protein is produced by the liver and increased concentrations are found when inflammation is present in the body.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Day 105, Day 137

Population: Blood for serum biomarker assessments was not collected for any participants at any study visit.

To assess changes in the serum biomarker profile, blood will be collected from participants to be stored for future analyses of a variety of biochemical factors related to cardiovascular function. Fibrin degradation products are produced by of clot degeneration. Plasma fibrin degradation products increase following clot formation.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Day 105, Day 137

Population: Blood for serum biomarker assessments was not collected for any participants at any study visit.

To assess changes in the serum biomarker profile, blood will be collected from participants to be stored for future analyses of a variety of biochemical factors related to cardiovascular function. Heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) is a stress protein. Heat shock proteins increase in response to stress conditions such as inflammation and infection.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Day 105, Day 137

Population: Blood for serum biomarker assessments was not collected for any participants at any study visit.

To assess changes in the serum biomarker profile, blood will be collected from participants to be stored for future analyses of a variety of biochemical factors related to cardiovascular function. Elevated high sensitivity cardiac troponin (HS-troponin) indicates injury to the heart.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Day 105, Day 137

Population: Blood for serum biomarker assessments was not collected for any participants at any study visit.

To assess changes in the serum biomarker profile, blood will be collected from participants to be stored for future analyses of a variety of biochemical factors related to cardiovascular function. Soluble urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR) is a marker for disease status by indicating the degree of activation of the immune system. Higher concentrations indicate inflammation and are associated with an increased risk of mortality.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

Adverse Events

Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Treatment Withdrawal

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

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Raj Dedhia, MD, MS

Emory University

Phone: (404) 778-3381

Results disclosure agreements

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