Central sleep apnea due to periodic breathing

This study investigates whether oxygen and the drug acetazolamide can help stabilize breathing during sleep in people who take prescription opioids and have sleep apnea. Researchers will measure breathing patterns and sleep quality in 150 veterans. The goal is to find new ways to…

This study is testing whether simple wearable devices can accurately screen for sleep disorders in children with cerebral palsy. About 140 children aged 6 to 15 will wear the devices at home and then undergo a standard hospital sleep test. The goal is to see if the wearable metho…

This study tests two simple ways to prevent bite changes in people using a mouthpiece for sleep apnea or snoring. Some participants will use a special aligner each morning to gently guide their jaw back into place, while others will do daily jaw exercises. The goal is to see whic…

This study follows 1,000 adults in Canada who are authorized to use medical cannabis for pain, sleep issues, anxiety, depression, or epilepsy. Researchers will track changes in symptoms using standard questionnaires over 24 weeks. The goal is to see how well medical cannabis work…

This study tests a 4-week online course designed to help adults who experience parasomnias—unwanted sleep events like sleep terrors, sleepwalking, and nightmares. The course teaches safety planning, relaxation, and therapy techniques. Researchers will measure whether it reduces h…

This study tests whether a special memory support program can help people aged 50 and older remember and stick to their sleep treatment. The program uses simple memory strategies alongside standard sleep therapy. Researchers will track sleep quality, daily functioning, and life s…

This study tests whether taking branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) twice a day for three weeks can improve sleep in people with traumatic brain injury. Researchers will also check if the supplement is easy to take and if participants stick with it. The study involves 300 veterans…

This study aims to see if analyzing the chemicals in a child's breath can help diagnose and monitor diseases like asthma, neurological disorders, and type 1 diabetes. Researchers will collect breath samples from up to 3,600 children and teens to find patterns linked to these cond…

This study is testing a small, wireless wearable device that tracks breathing in children. It aims to see if the device works well for kids who have trouble with standard sleep or breathing tests, including premature infants, children with sleep apnea, and those with epilepsy at …

This study tests a program called REPOSE, where a patient navigator helps families overcome barriers to getting specialist care for children with sleep-disordered breathing. The navigator provides support, resources, and coordinates care between doctors and parents. The goal is t…