Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome and Attention Executive Function Disturbances

NCT00757796 | Unknown

• 1 other identifier: 143/06
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 80
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

Studies demonstrate that sleep disturbances are associated with cognitive dysfunction and attention deficit. However the correlation between the severity of obstructive sleep apnea and the degree of cognitive dysfunction was not demonstrated. Our hypothesis is that patients suffering from a more severe sleep apnea will demonstrate a greater degree of cognitive dysfunction.

Conditions

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 20 Years - 70 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients aged 20 - 70 years with obstructive sleep apnea.

You may qualify if:

• Apnea hypopnea index\>5
• Age 20 - 70 years

You may not qualify if:

• Pregnant women
• Known chronic cardiovascular or pulmonary disease
• Patients s/p CVA or brain damage
• Known depression or other psychiatric disorder
• Patients with severe cognitive dysfunction (MMSE\<25)
• Patients receiving stimulants, antipsychotic or anti-depression medications

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Sleep Apnea, Obstructive

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Sleep Apnea Syndromes; Apnea; Respiration Disorders; Respiratory Tract Diseases; Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic; Dyssomnias; Sleep Wake Disorders; Nervous System Diseases

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER GOV

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 21, 2008
• First Posted: September 23, 2008
• Study Start: October 1, 2008
• Last Updated: September 23, 2008

Record last verified: 2008-09