Investigating how sleep apnea affects attention using brain imaging

Sustained Attention Neuroimaging in Sleep Apnea

['FUNDING_OTHER'] · ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI · NIH-11013906

This study is looking at how obstructive sleep apnea affects your ability to stay focused during the day, and it will use brain scans to help find ways to identify daytime sleepiness in people with this condition.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_OTHER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI (nih funded)
Locations1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-11013906 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research focuses on understanding the impact of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) on sustained attention through advanced neuroimaging techniques. It aims to develop quantitative biomarkers that can help identify daytime sleepiness in patients with OSA. The project combines expertise in sleep physiology, neurobiology, and imaging to explore the relationship between sleep disorders and cognitive function. Patients may be involved in assessments that utilize brain imaging to better understand their sleep-related challenges.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea who experience daytime sleepiness.

Not a fit: Patients without a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea or those who do not experience daytime sleepiness may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic tools and treatment strategies for individuals suffering from sleep apnea and related cognitive impairments.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using neuroimaging to study cognitive functions in sleep disorders, indicating that this approach may yield valuable insights.

Where this research is happening

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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