Creating better tools to measure the severity of obstructive sleep apnea
Official title: Developing tools for assessing obstructive sleep apnea severity and consequences from existing clinical data
Funded at University of California-Irvine · NIH-10903549 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on new ways to better understand how serious your obstructive sleep apnea is by looking at existing sleep study data, which could help doctors provide you with more effective treatment and care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California-Irvine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Irvine, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | March 29, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $41,539 |
| NIH project number | 1F31HL174146-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10903549 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are middle-aged individuals diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea or those with mild symptoms may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the assessment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) severity by developing new mathematical models that analyze existing clinical data. Current methods, such as the apnea-hypopnea index and pulse oximetry, have limitations that may not accurately reflect the severity of OSA and its associated health risks. By re-evaluating a large volume of sleep study data, the project aims to provide a more precise understanding of how OSA severity correlates with health consequences like cardiovascular disease and cognitive dysfunction. This could lead to better patient management and treatment strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate assessments of OSA severity, improving patient outcomes and treatment options.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated that improved assessment tools can enhance understanding and management of sleep apnea, suggesting potential success for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of California-Irvine
Irvine, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Qayyum, Nida Tariq — University of California-Irvine
- Study coordinator: Qayyum, Nida Tariq
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.