Nasal suction therapy for memory and sleep apnea
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a gentle suction device worn in the nose (called iNAP) can improve thinking and memory in people with both mild cognitive impairment and moderate-to-severe sleep apnea. The goal is to see if treating sleep apnea with this device helps protect brain function.
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Who can take part
- You are between 50 and 75 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with moderate-to-severe sleep apnea (at least 15 breathing pauses per hour during sleep).
- You have mild cognitive impairment – slight memory or thinking problems that don't stop you from doing daily activities.
- You can tolerate wearing a small nasal device for 30 minutes without discomfort.
- If you take memory medications, your dose has been the same for at least 12 weeks.
- You do not have severe nasal problems, recent heart or brain events, other sleep disorders, or major mental illness.
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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