Obesity in Sleep Medicine - Focusing on OHS Phenotypes

Obesity in Sleep Medicine - Focusing on OHS Phenotypes

This study focuses on a comprehensive examination of obese patients with sleep-related breathing disorders including patients with OSA, sleep hypoventilation and OHS. The aim of this study is to (1) evaluate characteristics of and differences between severity levels of obesity-related breathing disorders, (2) discuss pathophysiological variables associated with hypoventilation during sleep or at daytime and (3) find functional parameters indicating sleep hypoventilation.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age ≥18 years
• BMI ≥ 30 kg/m²
• Indication for sleep lab admission or indication for BiLevel or non-invasive ventilation therapy initiation due to existing hypoventilation/OHS

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age <18 years
• Pregnancy, Lactation
• Any medical, psychological or other condition impairing the patient's ability to provide informed consent.
• Missing informed consent
• Participation in another clinical study