Improving sleep apnea treatment for stroke patients
Official title: Addressing Sleep Apnea Post-Stroke (ASAP)
Funded at VA Connecticut Healthcare System · NIH-11241942 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at ways to better diagnose and treat sleep apnea in veterans who have had a stroke or a mini-stroke, with the hope of helping them recover and avoid more strokes in the future.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Connecticut Healthcare System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (West Haven, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2020 |
| Project end | July 31, 2024 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I01HX002324-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11241942 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are veterans who have experienced a stroke or TIA and are suspected to have obstructive sleep apnea.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not had a stroke or TIA, or those without sleep apnea, may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in veterans who have experienced a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA). It aims to implement and evaluate strategies for diagnosing and treating OSA, which is often underrecognized in these patients despite its high prevalence. The study will utilize a randomized trial across six Veterans Affairs Medical Centers to assess the effectiveness of these implementation strategies. By improving the management of OSA, the research seeks to enhance recovery and prevent further strokes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better treatment outcomes and improved quality of life for stroke patients suffering from sleep apnea.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that treating sleep apnea with CPAP can significantly improve outcomes for stroke patients, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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VA Connecticut Healthcare System
West Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sico, Jason Jonathon — VA Connecticut Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: Sico, Jason Jonathon
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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.