Impact of sleep disordered breathing on cardiovascular, behavioural and neurocognitive function in preschool children [ 2008 - 2010 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Rosemary Horne (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Cathy Catroppa ,  A/Pr Gillian Nixon ,  A/Pr Margot Davey ,  A/Pr Sarah Hope
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Brief description Studies in school age children have shown that disruption to normal sleep patterns resulting from sleep disordered breathing (SDB) has severe consequences for both the cardiovascular system and neurocognition. To date there have been limited investigations of the effects of SDB in pre-school children despite the knowledge that disruptions to breathing during sleep are maximal at this age and the central nervous system which is immature and developing at this time, is most vulnerable to injury.

Funding Amount $AUD 425,703.27

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant