Treating central sleep apnea in veterans with heart failure
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at why central sleep apnea happens in people with heart failure and tests if the sleep aid trazodone can help. It aims to find better treatments for breathing pauses during sleep that are linked to heart problems.
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Who can take part
- You are a veteran with heart failure and central sleep apnea.
- Your heart failure has been stable for at least 3 months on current medicines.
- You are not currently being treated for sleep apnea or using a breathing machine at night.
- You do not have serious lung disease, irregular heartbeats, or a history of severe insomnia.
- You agree not to take certain medications that might interact with the sleep aid used in this trial.
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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