Sleep apnea and COPD effects in older veterans
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at how sleep apnea affects thinking skills and overall health in older veterans who also have COPD. It may help researchers understand what changes to target to improve daytime functioning and wellbeing.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are age 60 or older
- You have moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea diagnosed by a sleep study (about 15 or more breathing pauses per hour)
- You also have moderate-to-severe COPD diagnosed by lung tests in the past year (GOLD 2 or 3) and a significant smoking history
- You are not currently taking treatments that already manage sleep apnea at night (like CPAP, BiPAP/NIPPV, or a mouth device)
- You have no major limits that prevent CPAP mask use (you can fit and use a nasal or face mask)
- You are not in the last 4 months of a serious hospital stay for a new illness
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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