Sleep apnea treatment may shield aging brains from memory loss
NCT ID NCT05988385
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether successfully treating moderate-to-severe sleep apnea can improve memory and reduce biological markers linked to Alzheimer's disease in older adults. About 200 cognitively healthy people aged 55-85 will either receive immediate sleep apnea treatment or join a waitlist, then be followed for two years. Researchers will measure changes in memory, brain chemicals, and thinking skills to see if better sleep leads to better brain health.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mount Sinai
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10023, United States
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New York University
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10016, United States
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University of Arizona
RECRUITINGTucson, Arizona, 85719, United States
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University of Pittsburgh
RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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