Sleep apnea treatment may boost brain function and Well-Being, new study hopes to show
NCT ID NCT06312956
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study follows 65 adults with obstructive sleep apnea to see how three weeks of CPAP therapy changes their thinking skills, blood markers of brain health, and emotional well-being. Participants complete memory and attention tests, give blood samples, and fill out questionnaires before and after treatment. The goal is to better understand the full benefits of CPAP beyond just improving breathing during sleep.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could clarify how CPAP therapy affects thinking skills, brain health markers, and emotional well-being in people with sleep apnea.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early observational study (65 people) without a control group, so results may not apply broadly. It measures short-term changes only, not long-term outcomes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano
RECRUITINGPiancavallo, VCO, 28824, Italy
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