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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Sleep Disordered Breathing And Genetics: Effects On CognitionAug 12, 10 04:58AMThe current research program aims to study how sleep disordered breathing, age and genetics affect memory in older adult veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The study will help researchers and clinicians better understand the relationship among PTSD, sleep disordered breathing, genetics and memory function.Location: VA Palo Alto Health Care System Status: Recruiting» Read more
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Aug 12, 10 06:56AMFibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is characterized by the presence of widespread pain, chronic fatigue and typical sleep disturbances. The purpose of the current study is to investigate the nature of sleep disturbance in FMS, using a novel technology. Peripheral arterial tonometry is a method by which peripheral arterial tone is measured non - invasively using in an ambulatory...Location: Tel Aviv Sourasky medical center Status: Not yet recruiting» Read more
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Aug 23, 10 06:56PMThe study aims to observe the short term effect (3-month) of sleep disordered breathing (SDB) on cardiovascular parameters, heart rate variability, endothelial function and surrogate markers of atherosclerosis after acute cerebrovascular events (ACE). The long-term effect (6-24-month) of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) on clinical vascular outcome, cardiovascu...Location: Inselspital Status: Recruiting» Read more
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Aug 12, 10 08:27AMThe aim of this placebo-controlled randomized study was to evaluate the efficacy of Circadin™ 2 mg in improving total night sleep duration and stabilizing the circadian clock phase in totally blind subjects with non-24 hour sleep-wake disorder.Location: Sleep Disorders Center of Atlanta Status: Completed» Read more
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Aug 24, 10 12:59AMThe purpose of the study is to investigate the prevalence, clinical predictors and consequences (effect on survival, chronic rejection) of sleep disordered breathing in lung transplant recipients.Location: Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Status: Recruiting» Read more
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Oct 27, 10 08:10AMEndothelial dysfunction, or abnormal functioning of the lining of blood vessels, appears to be a key process in the development of cardiovascular disease. Endothelial dysfunction appears to be caused by both sleep disordered breathing and obesity. As endothelial dysfunction is among the first clinical marker that predicts future cardiovascular events, understanding molec...Location: Mayo Clinic in Rochester Status: Enrolling by invitation» Read more
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Jan 27, 11 08:10AMOral appliances, such as Mandibular Repositioning Appliances (MRA), have emerged as a treatment option for sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). The purpose of this study is to compare active measurement of MRA compliance with patient's self-report.Location: Antwerp University Hospital Status: Recruiting» Read more
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Mar 17, 11 07:00AMThis study will assess the occurrence of multiple symptoms in cancer patients of 5 German university hospitals. Primary goal of the study is to assess the prevalence of multiple symptoms and related symptom clusters (e.g. pain, fatigue and sleep disorder).Location: Department for Health and Nursing Science, Medi... Status: Enrolling by invitation» Read more
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Apr 29, 11 08:01AMOur goals are to demonstrate an active leukotrienes (LTs) mediated inflammatory response is involved in pathophysiology of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), and to provide a theoretical evidence for LTs modify therapy in treating pediatric patients with SDB. The investigators have hypothesized that the pathophysiology of pediatric SDB involves specific systemic and loca...Location: Beijing Children's Hospital Status: Enrolling by invitation» Read more
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Jul 13, 11 08:10AMThe study hypothesis is that some children with Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity-Disorder (ADHD) who also have sleep onset difficulties will improve with Melatonin treatment to an extent similar to that of stimulants treatment. In order to check this hypothesis children with a new ADHD diagnosis who also have sleep difficulties will be treated with either Melatonin or wi...Location: Assaf Haroffeh Medical Center Status: Recruiting» Read more
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