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Burden of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Stroke (BOSAST) - NCT00952211-92103(Clinical Trial 304682)
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San Diego |
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92103 |
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Stroke - Obstructive Sleep Apnea |
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There are two purposes of this study. The first purpose is to define the frequency of
obstructive sleep apnea in stroke survivors as well as its association with fatigue and
quality of life. The second purpose is to determine if continuous positive airways pressure
(CPAP) treatment can have a beneficial effect on these patients' fatigue and quality of
life.
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Inclusion Criteria:
- stroke survivor in stroke rehabilitation unit
- age 45-85
- able to consent
- no prior treatment with CPAP
Exclusion Criteria:
- complex apnea
- known inflammatory disease
- neurological disease precluding patient's ability to consent and cooperate |
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UCSD
San Diego, CA 92103
United States
Primary Contact:
Joel Dimsdale, MD
Email: jdimsdale@ucsd.edu
Phone: 619 543-5592 |
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March 23, 2011 |
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