Sleep apnea and memory in older adults with mild concerns
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial looks at how sleep apnea affects memory and brain health in people who have mild memory problems or are worried about their memory. You will have a sleep study and brain scans to see if treating sleep apnea could help protect your thinking skills.
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Who can take part
- You are between 50 and 80 years old.
- You have either mild cognitive impairment or subjective memory concerns (you feel your memory is worse, but tests are normal).
- You can read and speak Chinese.
- You have moderate to severe sleep apnea (based on a sleep study) OR you have no sleep apnea.
- You do not have a major psychiatric illness (like depression) or other clear causes of memory loss (like a stroke, brain tumor, or Parkinson's).
Quick eligibility check
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