Obstructive sleep apnoea phenotypes and treatment in quadriplegia [ 2014 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof David Berlowitz (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Amy Jordan ,  A/Pr Douglas Brown ,  Prof Danny Eckert

Brief description Losing function in your arms and legs after an injury (quadriplegia) is a catastrophic event. Quadriplegia also results in obstructive sleep apnoea; a condition where the throat closes repeatedly while asleep causing sleepiness, poor concentration and cardiovascular diseases like stroke. Despite most people with quadriplegia having this disease, the cause is unknown. This project will thoroughly investigate obstructive sleep apnoea causes in people with quadriplegia and test a possible treatment

Funding Amount $AUD 599,635.59

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant