Novel therapeutic phenotyping for sleep apnoea - A paradoxical role for sedatives [ 2013 - 2015 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Danny Eckert (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr David Mckenzie ,  Prof Jane Butler ,  Prof Ronald Grunstein

Brief description Sleeping pill (sedative) use has risen dramatically. Sedatives may worsen a common breathing condition called obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). Accordingly, their use has been discouraged in OSA. However, recent studies indicate that certain sedatives may actually reduce OSA severity in some patients. By studying the effects of common sedatives on OSA and breathing, this proposal aims to explain these apparent paradoxical responses and ultimately provide a new treatment approach for OSA.

Funding Amount $AUD 639,168.75

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant