Clarifying the pathogenic role of arousal-hyperventilation in obstructive and central sleep apnoea: Testing fundamental pathophysiological mechanisms and a strategic new treatment [ 2015 - 2018 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Peter Catcheside (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Karen Reynolds

Brief description This project is designed to understand the mechanisms underpinning much more stable breathing during deep sleep in obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). A newly developed analytical technique will be used to examine breathing effort changes across sleep, and interactions with respiratory-induced awakenings in OSA patients. In addition, a new treatment designed to stabilise breathing will be tested and refined towards a new treatment option for OSA and for central sleep apnoea.

Funding Amount $AUD 414,717.64

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant