Sleep apnea's impact on thinking and quality of life
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how obstructive sleep apnea (a condition where breathing stops and starts during sleep) affects thinking skills and daily life. It compares people with sleep apnea to similar people without it.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea using standard medical criteria.
- You have not been using a CPAP or other breathing machine regularly (more than 4 hours a night, 5 or more nights a week) for the past 6 months.
- You have not had a stroke, dementia, or other brain condition that affects memory or thinking.
- You are not taking certain medications (like strong allergy meds, antipsychotics, antidepressants, or mood stabilizers), and you do not use alcohol or illegal drugs that affect thinking.
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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