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Summary: CPAP Effect on Neuromuscular Response in OSA Patients

Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston seeks 18 to 75 year old males and females (weight below 300 pounds) with newly diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea, who haven’t been treated but are willing to accept CPAP treatment, to participate in a research study investigating upper airway muscles and the influence of sleep. The study involves two nights stay in our sleep physiology lab. You will have your upper airway and airway muscles monitored while you breathe with the assistance of an iron lung ventilator before and after sleep. Upper airway muscle fatigue will also be evaluated after sleep. You will receive $300.00 payment for participation. For more information please call (617) 732-8977 or e-mail at kestevenson@partners.org

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Karen E Stevenson
Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH)
75 Francis Street
Boston, MA 02115
Telephone: 617-732-8977
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Trial listings updated: July 14, 2008 at 1:38:58 PM


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