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.

cognitive disorder Cognitive Dysfunction Neurologic Manifestations obstructive sleep apnea syndrome Psychological Well-Being sleep disorder sleep-wake disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano

    RECRUITING

    Piancavallo, VCO, 28824, Italy

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