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OBJECTIVES: The primary aim of The Turkish Sleep Apnea Database (TURKAPNE) study is to generate a cross-sectional nationwidedatabase for defining the clinical and polysomnographic characteristics of the patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in Turkey.MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this ongoing project, all consecutive adults with suspected OSA are recruited from the sleep centers ofthe university and research hospitals in Turkey. Information on anthropometric data, educational status, driving license, smoking habits,alcohol use, comorbidities, drug use, questionnaires, polysomnographic, and/or cardiorespiratory polygraphic findings are recordedin a systematized Web-based report form. Blood glucose, lipids and other biochemical markers, lung function, and echocardiographymeasurements are optionally included. Follow-up data regarding treatment modality and compliance is assessed. Cross-sectional andlongitudinal associations between OSA phenotypes and metabolic, pulmonary, and cardiovascular comorbidities as well as traffic accidents,and the impact of treatment will be further explored. We target a total sample of 10,000 participants.RESULTS: The study was registered with ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02784977) in May 2016 and the first patient was recruited in October2017. A total of 1911 participants from 19 centers have been enrolled in the study by May 31, 2018.CONCLUSION: The TURKAPNE study will contribute to a better understanding of the health-related burden of OSA phenotypes and itsassociation with the comorbidities and adverse outcomes, including traffic accidents in Turkey. The results may also contribute to a morepersonalized approach and better management of varying OSA phenotypes with concomitant disorders.