The SNORE-ASA study: a Study of Neurocognitive Outcomes, Radiological and retinal Effects of Aspirin in Sleep Apnoea [ 2012 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Elsdon Storey (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Garun Hamilton ,  A/Pr Robyn Woods ,  Dr Andrew Janke ,  Dr Ryo Kawasaki
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Brief description Sleep apnoea is very common in the elderly, but it is uncertain whether it leads to a decline in mental abilities as it can in the middle-aged. Apart from fatigue, sleep apnoea also causes mental decline by affecting brain blood supply. This may be preventable with aspirin. We will track 3,000 healthy elderly for 4 years, after testing for sleep apnoea. Half will take aspirin. We predict that mental ability will decline faster with sleep apnoea, and that aspirin will partly reverse this.

Funding Amount $AUD 886,692.37

Funding Scheme Project Grants

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