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# Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

Therapeutic area

Pulmonology

Rare disease

No

## Definition and classification

**Definition**

Cessation of air flow during sleep due to upper airway obstruction.

**Genetic basis**

Yes

**Non-human condition**

No

**Rare disease**

No

**Listing at source**

Listed

**Condition name**

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

**Therapeutic area**

Pulmonology

### Alternative names (14)

- obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
- obstructive sleep apnea
- obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
- Apneas, obstructive sleep
- OSAHS
- apnea, obstructive sleep
- obstructive sleep Apneas
- sleep Apneas, obstructive
- sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome
- sleep apnea syndrome, obstructive
- syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea
- syndrome, sleep apnea, obstructive
- syndrome, upper airway resistance, sleep apnea
- upper airway resistance sleep apnea syndrome

## Clinical profile

**Disease mechanisms**

- Syndromic

**All therapeutic areas**

- Pulmonology

**Severity**

Mild

## Identifiers

**MONDO ID**

MONDO:0007147

Source: [monarchinitiative.org](https://monarchinitiative.org/MONDO:0007147)

**Parent condition**

MONDO:0002254

## Related records

### Broader conditions (9)

- Disease
- Disease by body system or component
- Disease by developmental or physiological process
- Human disease
- Respiratory system disorder
- Sleep apnea syndrome
- Sleep disorder
- Sleep-wake disorder
- Syndromic disease

### Narrower conditions (1)

- Complex sleep apnea

### Trials (2,140)

- "A Long-Term Safety Study of JZP-110 in the Treatment of Excessive Sleepiness in Subjects With Narcolepsy or OSA"
- "Reversibility of Cardiovascular Injury With CPAP Use: Mechanisms Involved"
- "Six-week Study of the Safety and Efficacy of JZP-110 in the Treatment of Excessive Sleepiness in OSA"
- "Twelve-week Study of the Safety and Efficacy of JZP-110 in the Treatment of Excessive Sleepiness in OSA"
- 12-week Tele-exercise Program in Patients With OSA
- 19/5000 (SYNAPSOT21) Predictive Factors of Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Down Syndrome
- 3D Printer Modified CPAP Mask for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- 3D Volumetric Changes in the Upper Airway After MMA in OSAS Patients and the Implication on QOL: A Prospective Registry
- 3D-Printed CPAP Masks for Children With Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- A 2 Week, Crossover Trial of Dietary Nitrate in Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome (OSAS).
- A Brief Lifestyle Modification Programme in Overweight Subjects With Obstructive Sleep Apnoea - Needs Assessment
- A Cardiosleep Research Program on Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Blood Pressure Control and Maladaptive Myocardial Remodeling
- A Cohort Study on Increasing Blood Pressure Benefits in Sleep Apnea Patients After CPAP Treatment
- A Community Study of the Risk for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Respiratory Inflammation in an Adult Chinese Population
- A Comparative Effectiveness Study of Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Therapy, Dental Device, and Atomoxetine-Oxybutynin for Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults
- A Comparison of CPAP With and Without Humidification: A Pilot Study
- A Comparison of Surgical Outcome Following Drug-induced Sleep Endoscopic Diagnosis Using Propofol or Dexmedetomidine for Sedation : A Prospective Randomized Trial
- A Cross-sectional Study Examining Adipose Tissue in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- A Cross-sectional Study of the Occurrence and Effect of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Subjects With Resistant Hypertension
- A Development Study to Evaluate a Full-Face Mask for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

### Approved drugs (4)

- Armodafinil
- Modafinil
- Pitolisant hydrochloride
- Solriamfetol hydrochloride

### Drugs in development (52)

- Acetazolamide Phase 2
- [Aroxybutynin](https://trialight.com/data/asset/aroxybutynin-777dd7fe-7007-406f-b4f5-210ed05e94c2.md) Phase 3
- Atomoxetine Phase 2
- [Atomoxetine hydrochloride](https://trialight.com/data/asset/atomoxetine-hydrochloride-ec642fa5-6de5-4361-a5d5-ba620d2a4aef.md) Phase 2
- Atorvastatin Phase 2
- [Budesonide](https://trialight.com/data/asset/budesonide-15e6ba7b-3021-46e9-b180-bf23025bbc67.md) Phase 3
- Calcifediol Phase 2
- Dalfampridine Phase 2
- Danavorexton Phase 1
- Daridorexant Phase 1
- Desipramine Phase 2
- [Dexamethasone](https://trialight.com/data/asset/dexamethasone-b923ddae-f095-408c-96e9-975238a429ad.md) Phase 3
- Dexmedetomidine Phase 3
- Dimethyl fumarate Phase 2
- [Dronabinol](https://trialight.com/data/asset/dronabinol-b3414807-1cde-4111-8024-a7a366127956.md) Phase 2
- Eszopiclone Phase 2
- Fentanyl Phase 3
- Gefapixant Phase 1
- Ibuprofen Phase 3
- Lemborexant Phase 1

### Other linked drugs (6)

- Allopurinol
- Ketorolac
- Lidocaine hydrochloride
- Nalbuphine
- Retinol
- Vitamin E

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