What role do cerebral hypoxia and sleep disruption play in the neurocognitive effects of paediatric sleep disordered breathing? [ 2014 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Rosemary Horne (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Gillian Nixon ,  A/Pr Margot Davey ,  Dr Lisa Walter ,  Dr Sarah Biggs

Brief description Sleep disordered breathing (SDB) describes a spectrum of disorders caused by obstruction of the upper airway during sleep from simple primary snoring (PS) to obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). Findings of our recently studies have provided strong evidence that all levels of SDB severity including PS are associated with neurocognitive and behavioural deficits. In this study we will investigate the mechanisms of which underpin these deficits.

Funding Amount $AUD 558,957.25

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant