GLP-1 Evidence

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Effect of Liraglutide vs CPAP on Cardiometabolic Outcomes in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Status
CompletedResults none
Why it is watched
non-weight indication: sleep
Who it enrolls
age 18 Years to 60 Years; excludes diabetes; no BMI minimum stated; conditions: Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
Interventions
Liraglutide (Saxenda) 6Mg/Ml Inj Pen 3Ml; Continuous positive airway pressure treatment; Liraglutide and CPAP
Conditions
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
Phase and size
NA · 30 participants
Dates
Start 2019-12-02
Primary completion 2021-12-31
Sponsor
St Vincent's University Hospital, Ireland (Other)
Last checked
Sep 13, 2026
01Endpoints

What the trial will measure

  • Insulin resistance6 months

Published results in the collection

02Eligibility

Who can take part

Inclusion Criteria: * Newly diagnosed moderate-severe OSA (by standard PSG) * Body mass index between 30 - 40 * Age 18 - 60 years * Able to provide written, informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Requirement for supplemental oxygen * Previous diagnosis of OSA or previous CPAP treatment * Diagnosis of Diabetes * Previous treatment with GLP-1 analogue * Previous surgical treatment for obesity * Active treatment for malignancy or severe psychiatric disorder * Acute coronary syndrome or stroke within 3 months prior to study * History of decompensated heart failure * Professional drivers or drivers with a history of road-traffic accident due to sleepiness * Severe excessive daytime sleepiness defined as Epworth sleepiness scale \>15
03Change log

Registry changes

No changes recorded since the trial was added.