Sleep apnea and thinking skills in older adults
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at how sleep apnea affects thinking and memory in older adults. If you join, you'll wear comfortable, non-invasive sensors overnight to monitor your sleep and breathing patterns.
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Who can take part
- Be between 55 and 85 years old
- Able to read, write, and speak English
- Have at least 8 years of education
- No serious health problems like recent heart attack, stroke, dementia, or unstable illness
- No metal allergy or implanted heart device
- Able to wear small sensors (on finger or body) during sleep
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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