Treating leftover sleepiness in sleep apnea patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests if a light therapy device can help reduce daytime sleepiness in people who are already using a CPAP machine for sleep apnea but still feel tired. It involves MRI scans and regular check-ins over two years.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with moderate to severe sleep apnea and have been using CPAP therapy for at least 3 months.
- You use your CPAP machine at least 4 hours per night, 5 nights a week.
- You still feel very sleepy during the day, with a score of 8 or more on a standard sleepiness scale.
- You do not have chronic insomnia, a circadian rhythm disorder, or another sleep-related breathing disorder.
- You are not currently on supplemental oxygen or working night shifts.
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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