Understanding breathing patterns in people with obstructive sleep apnea
Official title: Breathing patterning in obstructive sleep apnea
Funded at Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center · NIH-11116828 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how your breathing patterns can help us understand if you'll stick with your sleep apnea treatment, so we can improve care for people like you who use positive airway pressure therapy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cleveland, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2019 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| NIH project number | 5IK2CX001882-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-11116828 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are veterans diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea who are currently using or considering PAP therapy.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea or those who are not using PAP therapy may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how breathing patterns can predict adherence to positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). By analyzing clinical data from routine evaluations and treatment, the study aims to refine metrics for assessing breathing patterns, making them more applicable for both in-lab and home sleep tests. The research will compare different respiratory signals to determine the best method for predicting long-term adherence to therapy, ultimately enhancing patient care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved adherence to PAP therapy, enhancing the health and quality of life for patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using breathing pattern analysis to predict therapy adherence, indicating that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center
Cleveland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: May, Anna Michelle — Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: May, Anna Michelle
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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.