Understanding sleepiness and cognitive function in different types of sleep apnea
Official title: Objective measures of sleepiness and cognitive function in different symptom subtypes of OSA
Funded at University of Pennsylvania · NIH-11010879 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how different types of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affect how sleepy you feel and how well you think, and it's for people with OSA who want to understand more about their symptoms and health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2024 |
| Project end | January 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $121,956 |
| NIH project number | 5R21HL172127-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11010879 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, particularly those experiencing varying symptoms such as excessive sleepiness or insomnia.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea or those with other unrelated sleep disorders may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how different symptom subtypes of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affect sleepiness and cognitive function. By analyzing data from patients who underwent sleep studies, the research aims to identify variations in symptoms and outcomes among individuals with OSA. Participants will undergo detailed assessments, including questionnaires about their sleep and health, actigraphy to measure sleep duration, and tests to objectively evaluate sleepiness. The goal is to better understand the relationship between these subtypes and their impact on health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment strategies for patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has successfully identified symptom subtypes in obstructive sleep apnea, indicating that this approach has been validated in other studies.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pack, Allan I — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Pack, Allan I
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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.