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