Could sleep apnea speed up Alzheimer's? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT05094271
First seen May 13, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) might help cause Alzheimer's disease. Researchers studied 182 older adults aged 65-85, some with and some without sleep apnea, using brain scans and breathing tests. The goal was to understand how sleep disruptions from apnea could affect memory and brain health.
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UCSD Sleep Research
La Jolla, California, 92037, United States
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