Treating Insomnia co-morbid with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: a randomized controlled clinical effectiveness trial. [ 2013 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof R. Douglas Mcevoy (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Simon Smith ,  Dr Ching Li Chai-Coetzer ,  Dr James Douglas ,  Prof Leon Lack
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Brief description Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is a common but serious sleep disorder. Continuous positive airways pressure (CPAP) therapy can be very effective in treating OSA. We have found that many patients with OSA also suffer from insomnia, and this can make it hard for them to begin CPAP therapy and hard for them to stick to it. This trial will examine the effect of treating insomnia concurrently with CPAP, with the expectation that overall treatment outcomes will improve.

Funding Amount $AUD 600,869.29

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant