Studies sleep apnea and heart risk in Somali-Americans
Compares sleep apnea and heart-related risk factors in Somali-American adults with other groups.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Obstructive Sleep Apnea Among Somali-Americans
Key facts
- Where
- Rochester, United StatesSee the site
Where in United States
- Mayo ClinicRochester, United StatesTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Mayo Clinic
- Trial code
- NCT04124848
- Record updated
- 28 September 2026
- Original description
The investigators seek to advance the understanding of obstructive sleep apnea as it relates to different ethnic origins as well as sex differences. The investigators will compare Somali patients with known obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to individuals without OSA, and to individuals of other ethnic/racial origins to determine the risk factors (genetic and/or physiologic) associated with developing cardiovascular diseases. This will help the investigators to understand the unique sleep pathology of individuals of African descent.Read full original descriptionShow less
Evaluating the Prevalence and Implications of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Among Somali-Americans: A Translational Research Study
The investigators seek to advance the understanding of obstructive sleep apnea as it relates to different ethnic origins as well as sex differences. The investigators will compare Somali patients with known obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to individuals without OSA, and to individuals of other ethnic/racial origins to determine the risk factors (genetic and/or physiologic) associated with developing cardiovascular diseases. This will help the investigators to understand the unique sleep pathology of individuals of African descent.
Inclusion: Self-identify as Somali, African, Asian, and European descent; Adult males and females who are older than 18 years of age.
Exclusion: Minors under 18 years or adults over 100 years; Positive pregnancy.