Studies how sleep apnea relates to multiple sclerosis features
Observes sleep apnea and its links to multiple sclerosis in adults.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Prevalence and Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Multiple Sclerosis
Key facts
- Where
- Boston, United StatesSee the site
Where in United States
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterBoston, 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
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Trial code
- NCT04603196
- Record updated
- 11 May 2026
- Original description
This study will evaluate the influence of sleep apnea on clinical and radiological features of MS. Sleep apnea is associated with hypoxemia during sleep, which is likely detrimental to MS. Clinical data (MRI, lab results, medical history, labs, and sleep studies) of MS patients will be collected and analyzed. This will be done to study correlations between MRI, clinical data, lab studies and sleep studies. There is specific interest in the type of sleep apnea associated with MS, and whether MRI or clinical metrics of MS severity correlate with presence or absence of sleep apnea.Read full original descriptionShow less
Prevalence and Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Multiple Sclerosis
This study will evaluate the influence of sleep apnea on clinical and radiological features of MS. Sleep apnea is associated with hypoxemia during sleep, which is likely detrimental to MS. Clinical data (MRI, lab results, medical history, labs, and sleep studies) of MS patients will be collected and analyzed. This will be done to study correlations between MRI, clinical data, lab studies and sleep studies. There is specific interest in the type of sleep apnea associated with MS, and whether MRI or clinical metrics of MS severity correlate with presence or absence of sleep apnea.
Inclusion: Written consent; Over age 18; Confirmed diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.
Exclusion: cannot provide informed consent.