Sleep disorders in veterans with spinal cord injury or disease

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What this research studies

This project will use the VA national database to identify a representative sample of veterans with SCI/D and examine how sleep problems correlate with cognitive function and cardiovascular health. It aims to classify sleep-disordered breathing as central or obstructive and explore barriers to care, such as access to sleep centers and transportation. The study plans to use feasible, home-based sleep testing and questionnaires to gather objective and subjective sleep and cognitive data. By including both men and women veterans, the research seeks to understand sex differences in sleep disorders within SCI/D."

Why it matters

Where this research is happening

• John D Dingell VA Medical Center
  Detroit, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Sankari, Abdulghani — John D Dingell VA Medical Center
• Study coordinator: Sankari, Abdulghani

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About this research

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