Personalized Sleep Apnea Care for Black Individuals and its Link to Alzheimer's
Personalized OSA treatment and effects on AD biomarkers and cognition among blacks
This project explores how personalized care for sleep apnea might help improve memory and brain health in Black individuals, especially concerning Alzheimer's disease.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Miami School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Coral Gables, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10872121 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project aims to understand how treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can impact Alzheimer's disease (AD) markers and thinking abilities in Black individuals. We know that OSA can lead to changes in the brain linked to AD and affect memory, but there's less information about how treatment helps Black patients. This project will use a special web-based education platform and personalized video messages to help Black patients stick with their OSA treatment. By doing this, we hope to see if better OSA treatment can improve brain health and thinking skills, addressing a significant health disparity.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research would be Black individuals diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea who are interested in understanding its connection to Alzheimer's disease and improving their treatment adherence.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have obstructive sleep apnea or are not at risk for Alzheimer's disease may not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to better strategies for managing sleep apnea in Black individuals, potentially slowing the progression of Alzheimer's disease and improving cognitive function.
How similar studies have performed: While previous studies suggest OSA treatment can improve AD biomarkers and cognition, this specific approach focusing on personalized adherence models and its impact among Black individuals is novel.
Where this research is happening
Coral Gables, United States
- University of Miami School of Medicine — Coral Gables, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jean-Louis, Girardin — University of Miami School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Jean-Louis, Girardin
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 below.