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Register: ANZCTR
Last refreshed on: 13 January 2020
Main ID:  ACTRN12615000896572
Date of registration: 27/08/2015
Prospective Registration: Yes
Primary sponsor: Institute for Breathing and Sleep
Public title: A prospective validation of a simplified Screening model of questionnaire and oximetry for detecting moderate to severe Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in chronic Tetraplegia. (SOSAT)
Scientific title: A prospective validation of a simplified Screening model of questionnaire and oximetry for detecting moderate to severe Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in chronic Tetraplegia. (SOSAT)
Date of first enrolment: 10/09/2015
Target sample size: 105
Recruitment status: Completed
URL:  https://anzctr.org.au/ACTRN12615000896572.aspx
Study type:  Interventional
Study design:  Purpose: Diagnosis; Allocation: Non-randomised trial; Masking: Open (masking not used);Assignment: Single group;Type of endpoint: Efficacy;  
Phase:  Not Applicable
Countries of recruitment
Australia Canada United Kingdom
Contacts
Name: Ms Marnie Graco   
Address:  Institute for Breathing and Sleep The Austin Hospital 145 Studley Rd Heidelberg 3084 Victoria Australia
Telephone: + 61 3 9496 3877
Email: Marnie.Graco@austin.org.au
Affiliation: 
Name: Ms Marnie Graco   
Address:  Institute for Breathing and Sleep The Austin Hospital 145 Studley Rd Heidelberg 3084 Victoria Australia
Telephone: + 61 3 9496 3877
Email: Marnie.Graco@austin.org.au
Affiliation: 
Key inclusion & exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Chronic (at least 1 year since initial injury), traumatic tetraplegia (T1 lesion or higher).
- ASIA Impairment Scale A, B, C or D.
- Aged 18 and older

Exclusion criteria: - Currently being treated for OSA
- Current inpatient admission for a cardiorespiratory related complication
- Inability to give informed consent
- Medical instability


Age minimum: 18 Years
Age maximum: No limit
Gender: Both males and females
Health Condition(s) or Problem(s) studied
Neurological - Other neurological disorders
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea;
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
Injuries and Accidents - Other injuries and accidents
Respiratory - Sleep apnoea
Intervention(s)
Diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnoea - the diagnostic test under evaluation is a two stage screening model of questionnaire and overnight oximetry. The OSA50 questionnaire is administered in the evening, followed by one overnight oximetry test, involving non-invasive sensor placed on the finger for the duration of the participant's sleep. The testing is performed in the participant's home or on the inpatient ward (if a current inpatient of the spinal unit).
Primary Outcome(s)
Accuracy of two stage screening model at detecting moderate to severe Obstructive Sleep Apnoea as assessed by comparison to the reference standard (polysomnography)[The questionnaire will be completed immediately prior to the overnight sleep study and overnight oximetry, which will both be simultaneously recording thoughout the night. ]
Secondary Outcome(s)
NA[NA]
Secondary ID(s)
Nil known
Source(s) of Monetary Support
Spinal Cord Injury Network
Stoke-Mandeville Spinal Foundation
Secondary Sponsor(s)
GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre
Stoke-Mandeville Hospital, Buckinghamshire Healthcare
Ethics review
Status: Approved
Approval date:
Contact:
Austin Health
Results
Results available:
Date Posted:
Date Completed:
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