Ken-Dror G, Fry CH, Murray P, et al. - A reduction in cortisol levels and blood pressure results from continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.

• A meta-analysis of 22 studies (16 prospective cohort studies [n= 385] and six randomized control trials [n = 252]).

• Participants were between 41-62yr ages with BMI ranging from 27.2-35.1kg/m ² .

• Systolic and diastolic blood pressures decreased by 5.4 mmHg and 3.3 mmHg, respectively, due to CPAP treatment.

• Low inter-study heterogeneity was noted for all studies.