Studies sleep breathing problems in people with systemic sclerosis
Uses overnight sleep recordings to study breathing disturbances during sleep in systemic sclerosis.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Exploring the Patterns of Sleep Disordered Breathing in Systemic Sclerosis Patients
Key facts
- Where
- Asyut, EgyptSee the site
AI summary: who the study is looking for
From the trial's eligibility criteria. Machine-read from the registry text on this page, so it can be wrong. The registry text below and the trial team decide who can take part.
The trial is looking for adults with systemic sclerosis, a long-lasting autoimmune disease. It studies sleep and breathing problems during sleep.
- Age
- 18 years or older
- Sex
- All sexes can join
- Disease stage
- Confirmed systemic sclerosis, diagnosed by the 2013 ACR/EULAR criteria
- Earlier treatment
- People who used sedatives or hypnotics in the last month that significantly alter sleep structure cannot join.
Main reasons for not taking part
- A primary sleep disorder diagnosed before the systemic sclerosis diagnosis
- Use of sedatives or hypnotics within the last month that significantly alter sleep architecture
- Severe psychiatric or neurological conditions
- Refusal to take part in the study
Read by machine on 12 November 2026.
Where in Egypt
- Assiut University hospitalAsyut, EgyptContact: Eman Ahmed Abd Elhamed, ResidentNo longer taking part
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?
Contact the study team: see the registry record → Contacts and Locations
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- Who runs it
- Assiut University
- Trial code
- NCT07175246
- Record updated
- 16 September 2025
- Original description
Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a chronic autoimmune connective tissue disease characterized by progressive fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. Fatigue, non-restorative sleep, and poor sleep quality are frequently reported among patients with SSc, yet these symptoms remain under-recognized and under-investigated in clinical practice. Despite growing awareness of the burden of sleep-related symptoms, there is a significant lack of objective data regarding sleep disturbances in this population, particularly those assessed using polysomnography (PSG).Read full original descriptionShow less
Exploring the Patterns of Sleep Disordered Breathing in Systemic Sclerosis Patients
Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a chronic autoimmune connective tissue disease characterized by progressive fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. Fatigue, non-restorative sleep, and poor sleep quality are frequently reported among patients with SSc, yet these symptoms remain under-recognized and under-investigated in clinical practice. Despite growing awareness of the burden of sleep-related symptoms, there is a significant lack of objective data regarding sleep disturbances in this population, particularly those assessed using polysomnography (PSG).
Inclusion: Age ≥ 18 years, with Confirmed diagnosed of SSc (2013 ACR/EULAR criteria).
Exclusion: Pre-existing primary sleep disorders diagnosed before SSc diagnosis; Severe psychiatric or neurological conditions; Use of sedatives or hypnotics within the last month that significantly alter sleep architecture; Refusal to participate in the study.