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Do You Have Parkinson’s Disease?
Do You Also Have Problems With Sleep and Daytime Sleepiness?
Sleep apnea is very common in patients with Parkinson’s disease, who often are unaware that they have the condition. People with sleep apnea may have problems with daytime sleepiness.
A research project at the University of California, San Diego is examining treatment of sleep problems in Parkinson’s to see whether it will improve daytime sleepiness, memory, quality of life, and also improve other sleeping difficulties.
About the Study
- Patients with Parkinson’s disease will be tested for sleep apnea
- If the patient has sleep apnea, cognitive assessment and questionnaires are administered.
- Two nights of sleep studies and a daytime nap test are then performed at the Gillin Laboratory of Sleep and Chronobiology at UCSD, followed by 3 weeks of CPAP treatment
- Cognitive assessments and questionnaires are administered again after three weeks of
treatment.
- Patients return to the Gillin Laboratory of Sleep and Chronobiology at UCSD for two more
nights of sleep recordings and a daytime nap test, followed by three more weeks of treatment.
- At the end of six weeks of treatment, final assessment and questionnaires are administered and patients return to the Gillin Laboratory of Sleep and Chronobiology at UCSD for one more night of sleep recordings and a daytime nap test.
- There will be a follow up assessment after three months and again after six months from the end of the six weeks of study.
QUALIFYING CRITERIA
- Individuals aged 50+ with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease are eligible.
- Both men and women in otherwise stable health qualify.
- Participants must be English speaking.
BENEFITS TO PARTICIPANTS
Study participants will receive:
- Sleep recording
- Assessment report sent to you and your doctor
- Memory testing
- Compensation of $400 upon completion of study
How To Participate
If you are interested in learning more about this study, please contact:
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