Brain blood flow may hold key to sleep apnea

NCT ID NCT03255408

First seen May 05, 2026 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at how changes in blood flow to the brain affect breathing during sleep in healthy adults. Researchers will measure breathing responses to low oxygen and high carbon dioxide levels under normal and low-oxygen sleep conditions. The goal is to better understand breathing stability, which could help improve treatments for sleep apnea.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Calgary

    RECRUITING

    Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4N1, Canada

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