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zopiclone and Sleep Apnea, Obstructive

zopiclone has been researched along with Sleep Apnea, Obstructive in 8 studies

zopiclone: S(+)-enantiomer of racemic zopiclone; azabicyclo(4.3.0)nonane; a nonbenzodiazepine; one of the so-called of Z drugs (zopiclone, eszopiclone, zolpidem, and zaleplon) for which there is some correlation with tumors; was term of zopiclone 2004-2007
zopiclone : A pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyrazine compound having a 4-methylpiperazine-1-carboxyl group at the 5-position, a 5-chloropyridin-2-yl group at the 6-position and an oxo-substituent at the 7-position.

Sleep Apnea, Obstructive: A disorder characterized by recurrent apneas during sleep despite persistent respiratory efforts. It is due to upper airway obstruction. The respiratory pauses may induce HYPERCAPNIA or HYPOXIA. Cardiac arrhythmias and elevation of systemic and pulmonary arterial pressures may occur. Frequent partial arousals occur throughout sleep, resulting in relative SLEEP DEPRIVATION and daytime tiredness. Associated conditions include OBESITY; ACROMEGALY; MYXEDEMA; micrognathia; MYOTONIC DYSTROPHY; adenotonsilar dystrophy; and NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASES. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p395)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Eszopiclone was well tolerated."2.73A pilot study evaluating acute use of eszopiclone in patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. ( Amato, DA; Roach, JM; Rosenberg, R; Scharf, M, 2007)
"Zopiclone was administered to delay arousal."1.38Genioglossus activity available via non-arousal mechanisms vs. that required for opening the airway in obstructive apnea patients. ( Hanly, PJ; Laprairie, J; Loewen, AH; Maturino, F; Ostrowski, M; Younes, M, 2012)

Research

Studies (8)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (12.50)29.6817
2010's6 (75.00)24.3611
2020's1 (12.50)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Carter, SG3
Carberry, JC4
Grunstein, RR4
Eckert, DJ4
Fisher, LP3
Gandevia, SC1
McKenzie, DK3
Butler, JE2
Cho, G1
Rollo, CM1
Stevens, DJ1
D'Rozario, AL1
Berger, MS1
Bilston, LE1
Tong, BK1
Martins, RT1
Loewen, AH2
Ostrowski, M2
Laprairie, J2
Maturino, F2
Hanly, PJ2
Younes, M2
Rapoport, DM1
Rosenberg, R1
Roach, JM1
Scharf, M1
Amato, DA1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
The Impact of Venlafaxine on Apnea Hypopnea Index in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea[NCT02714400]Phase 420 participants (Actual)Interventional2016-03-31Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Arousal Threshold

Change from baseline in respiratory arousal threshold after single dose of Venlafaxine will be estimated. (NCT02714400)
Timeframe: Baseline and 7-day follow up

InterventionPercent V-eupnea (Median)
Venlafaxine115.6
Placebo118.6

Loop Gain

Loop gain 1 is used to describe the stability of ventilatory control. The change from baseline in loop gain after a single dose of Venlafaxine will be estimated. (NCT02714400)
Timeframe: Baseline and 7-day follow up

InterventionDimensionless (Mean)
Venlafaxine0.58
Placebo0.56

Nadir Oxygen Level During Sleep

Change from baseline in nadir oxygen level during sleep after a single dose of Venlafaxine will be evaluated using overnight polysomnography. A lower blood oxygen saturation during sleep is associated with a more severe obstructive sleep apnea. (NCT02714400)
Timeframe: Baseline and 7-day follow up

InterventionPercent Oxygen Saturation (Median)
Venlafaxine82.0
Placebo81.5

Sleep Efficiency

Change from baseline in sleep efficiency after single dose of Venlafaxine will be estimated using overnight polysomnography. (NCT02714400)
Timeframe: Baseline and 7-day follow up

InterventionPercent Time in Bed (Mean)
Venlafaxine63.1
Placebo72.5

The Apnea Hypopnea Index

The Apnea hypopnea index is an index used to indicate the severity of sleep apnea. It is represented by the number of apnea and hypopnea events per hour of sleep. The change from baseline in apnea hypopnea index after a single dose of Venlafaxine will be evaluated using overnight polysomnography. An apnea hypopnea index less than five events per hour is considered within normal limits. (NCT02714400)
Timeframe: Baseline and 7-day follow up

InterventionEvents per Hour of Sleep (Mean)
Venlafaxine40.5
Placebo46.1

Trials

5 trials available for zopiclone and Sleep Apnea, Obstructive

ArticleYear
Randomized Trial on the Effects of High-Dose Zopiclone on OSA Severity, Upper Airway Physiology, and Alertness.
    Chest, 2020, Volume: 158, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Arousal; Azabicyclo Compounds; Cross-Over Studies; Double-Blind Method; Female; Humans; Hypno

2020
Role of common hypnotics on the phenotypic causes of obstructive sleep apnoea: paradoxical effects of zolpidem.
    The European respiratory journal, 2017, Volume: 50, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Arousal; Azabicyclo Compounds; Continuous Positive Airway Pressure; Cross-Over Studies; Doubl

2017
Effect of 1 month of zopiclone on obstructive sleep apnoea severity and symptoms: a randomised controlled trial.
    The European respiratory journal, 2018, Volume: 52, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Arousal; Azabicyclo Compounds; Double-Blind Method; Drug Administration Schedule; Female; Hum

2018
Zopiclone Increases the Arousal Threshold without Impairing Genioglossus Activity in Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
    Sleep, 2016, Apr-01, Volume: 39, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Arousal; Australia; Azabicyclo Compounds; Body Mass Index; Cross-Over Studi

2016
A pilot study evaluating acute use of eszopiclone in patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.
    Sleep medicine, 2007, Volume: 8, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Azabicyclo Compounds; Confidence Intervals; Continuous Positive Airway Pressure; Cross-Over S

2007

Other Studies

3 other studies available for zopiclone and Sleep Apnea, Obstructive

ArticleYear
Response of genioglossus muscle to increasing chemical drive in sleeping obstructive apnea patients.
    Sleep, 2011, Aug-01, Volume: 34, Issue:8

    Topics: Adult; Airway Obstruction; Azabicyclo Compounds; Carbon Dioxide; Continuous Positive Airway Pressure

2011
Genioglossus activity available via non-arousal mechanisms vs. that required for opening the airway in obstructive apnea patients.
    Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985), 2012, Volume: 112, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Airway Obstruction; Arousal; Azabicyclo Compounds; Humans; Hypnotics and Sedatives; Middle Ag

2012
To breathe, perchance not to wake?
    Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985), 2012, Volume: 112, Issue:2

    Topics: Airway Obstruction; Arousal; Azabicyclo Compounds; Humans; Hypnotics and Sedatives; Pharyngeal Muscl

2012