Validation of Withings Sleep for the Detection of Sleep Apnea Syndrome
This study aims to find out if a new device, called Withings Sleep, can accurately detect sleep apnoea. Sleep apnoea is a common condition where your breathing repeatedly stops and starts while you sleep. It can lead to health problems and makes many people feel very tired. Many cases of sleep apnoea go undiagnosed because the usual hospital tests are expensive and not always available. The Withings Sleep device sits under your mattress and checks your breathing, movement, heart rate, and snoring without touching you. This study compares its results with the more complex sleep tests done in hospitals to see if it could be a simple and effective way to screen for sleep apnoea at home.
At a glance
What is this study about?
Sleep apnoea is a common health problem in the UK, affecting many people. It's when your breathing pauses or becomes very shallow while you're asleep. This can happen many times in a night and often makes you wake up feeling tired, even after a full night's sleep. Over time, it can also increase your risk of other health issues, like heart problems.
Currently, to properly diagnose sleep apnoea, doctors usually recommend special sleep tests done in a hospital or with complex equipment at home. These tests, called polygraphy (PG) or polysomnography (PSG), are very good at finding sleep apnoea, but they can be costly and there aren't always enough appointments available for everyone who might need one. Because of this, it's thought that a large number of people with sleep apnoea don't even know they have it and aren't getting treatment.
This study is looking at a new device called Withings Sleep. It's designed to be much simpler and less intrusive than current tests. It's a non-contact device, meaning it doesn't attach to your body. Instead, it's like a mat or airbag that goes under your mattress. It can monitor things like your movements, breathing, heart rate, and even snoring while you sleep. The main goal of this research is to see if the Withings Sleep device is as accurate as the hospital tests at spotting sleep apnoea. If it is, it could be a much easier way to screen for the condition, helping more people get diagnosed and treated.
Key takeaways
- A study testing a new home device for sleep apnoea detection.
- The device (Withings Sleep) sits under your mattress and monitors sleep silently.
- Compares the device's accuracy to standard hospital sleep tests.
- Aims to find an easier way to diagnose sleep apnoea, helping more people.
- Participants must be suspected of having a sleep breathing problem.
Who may be eligible?
To be part of this study, you need to be an adult between the ages of 18 and 70. You should also be someone who has been referred to have an overnight sleep study in hospital because your doctor suspects you might have a sleep breathing problem, like sleep apnoea.
There are also some reasons why you wouldn't be able to join. For instance, if you are under 18, or if you are already being treated for sleep apnoea with a special breathing machine called a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine, you wouldn't be able to participate. You also need to be able to understand the study and agree to take part freely. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or are in a situation where you couldn't legally or mentally say yes to join, then you wouldn't be able to take part.
Could this study suit you?
Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.
- Are you between 18 and 70 years old?
- Has your doctor referred you for an overnight sleep study because they suspect you might have a breathing problem during sleep?
- Are you NOT currently being treated with a CPAP machine for sleep apnoea?
- Are you NOT pregnant or breastfeeding?
- Can you fully understand the study and freely agree to take part?
What does participation involve?
The detailed information about what taking part involves is not fully described in the provided summary. However, based on the study's aim, participants would likely undergo a standard polysomnography (PSG) sleep study at the hospital. At the same time, or possibly on a separate night, they would use the Withings Sleep device at home. The study would then compare the results from both methods. The summary does not specify the number of visits, medication, or total duration but implies at least one overnight sleep assessment.
Potential risks and benefits
Locations (2)
- Service de pneumologie - Laboratoire du sommeil - CHU St-PierreVerified postcodeBrussels, Belgium
- Service Explorations Fonctionnelles - Centre de Médecine du Sommeil - Hôpital Antoine BéclèreVerified postcodeClamart, France
Common questions
What is sleep apnoea?
Sleep apnoea is a common condition where your breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep, leading to poor sleep quality and feeling tired during the day.
What is the Withings Sleep device?
It's a device placed under your mattress that monitors your breathing, movement, heart rate, and snoring while you sleep, without touching your body.
Why is this study important?
It aims to see if the Withings Sleep device can be a simple, accurate way to test for sleep apnoea, potentially helping more people get diagnosed who might otherwise miss out.
Will I have to stay in hospital for the study?
While the Withings device is for home use, you will likely still need to undergo a standard hospital sleep test as part of this study, as the home device's results will be compared against it.
Will taking part affect my usual medical treatment?
No, if you decide to take part, it won't affect your ongoing medical care or your right to choose to leave the study at any point.
How to find out more
Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.
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