Treating sleep apnea to protect memory in older adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether treating sleep apnea can help protect memory and brain health in older adults. It involves using a CPAP machine or other treatments for sleep apnea and may include memory tests and brain scans over 2 years.
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Who can take part
- You are between 55 and 85 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with moderate to severe sleep apnea in the past 12 months.
- You are not currently using any sleep apnea treatments (like CPAP) and haven't for at least 6 months.
- You are willing to start treatment for sleep apnea as part of the study.
- You do not have other major sleep problems like chronic insomnia or central sleep apnea.
- You are not taking certain medications for sleep, ADHD, weight loss, or other conditions (the study team will review your medications).
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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