2024
Arousal threshold modifies the effect of CPAP on executive function among individuals with obstructive sleep apnea.
Zinchuk A, Kushida C, Walker A, Wellman A, Azarbarzin A, Alex R, Varga A, Sands S, Yaggi H. Arousal threshold modifies the effect of CPAP on executive function among individuals with obstructive sleep apnea. European Respiratory Journal 2024, 2401183. PMID: 39572221, DOI: 10.1183/13993003.01183-2024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEffect of continuous positive airway pressureContinuous positive airway pressureObstructive sleep apneaSleep apneaArousal thresholdApnea Positive Pressure Long-term Efficacy StudySham continuous positive airway pressureEffect of CPAP treatmentPositive airway pressureLong-term efficacy studiesAssociated with neurocognitive dysfunctionCPAP treatmentAirway pressureSham-controlled trialApneaRandomized trialsSecondary outcomesNeurocognitive dysfunctionNeurocognitive outcomesTotal timeEfficacy studiesNeurocognitive functionSecondary analysisArTHExecutive function
2023
0480 Psychoactive Substance Use and Sleep Characteristics Among Individuals with Untreated Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Walker A, Baldassarri S, Chu J, Deng A, Xu Z, Blohowiak R, Byrne S, Kushida C, Yaggi H, Zinchuk A. 0480 Psychoactive Substance Use and Sleep Characteristics Among Individuals with Untreated Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Sleep 2023, 46: a213-a214. DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsad077.0480.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchObstructive sleep apneaUntreated obstructive sleep apneaApnea Positive Pressure Long-term Efficacy StudyPsychoactive substance useDaytime symptomsSleep architectureSubstance useSleep characteristicsSleep durationIntroduction Obstructive sleep apneaCaffeine useModerate caffeine useNormal sleep architectureLong-term Efficacy StudyCo-morbid conditionsCurrent cigarette smokersShort sleep durationRecurrent airway obstructionLonger sleep latencyLower sleep durationHeavy alcohol usersObjective sleep characteristicsHeavy alcohol useCross-sectional analysisAirway obstruction0522 CPAP Improves Cognition in Brain-Healthy Males: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Trial
Sun H, Zinchuk A, Locascio J, Kushida C, Thomas R, Westover M. 0522 CPAP Improves Cognition in Brain-Healthy Males: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Trial. Sleep 2023, 46: a230-a231. DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsad077.0522.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchObstructive sleep apneaApnea Positive Pressure Long-term Efficacy StudyPrimary analysisIndividual treatment effectsIntroduction Obstructive sleep apneaSecondary analysisLong-term Efficacy StudyBaseline cognitive scoresBrain age indexBaseline AHIBaseline polysomnogramMulticenter trialRandomized trialsSleep apneaAdherence ratesOSA treatmentTwo-armGroup 2Group 1Efficacy studiesCognitive impairmentCPAPBaseline cognitionMore depressionCognitive scoresNicotine, alcohol, and caffeine use among individuals with untreated obstructive sleep apnea
Baldassarri S, Chu J, Deng A, Xu Z, Blohowiak R, Byrne S, Kushida C, Yaggi H, Zinchuk A. Nicotine, alcohol, and caffeine use among individuals with untreated obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep And Breathing 2023, 27: 2479-2490. PMID: 37058215, PMCID: PMC10576010, DOI: 10.1007/s11325-023-02830-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUntreated obstructive sleep apneaObstructive sleep apneaApnea Positive Pressure Long-term Efficacy StudySubstance useDaytime symptomsSleep characteristicsSleep durationCaffeine useModerate caffeine useLong-term Efficacy StudyCurrent cigarette smokersHeavy caffeine usersObjective sleep characteristicsShort sleep durationModerate alcohol useMore REM sleepLower sleep durationHeavy alcohol usersCross-sectional analysisPsychoactive substance useCurrent smokersCurrent smokingComorbid conditionsMedian BMISleep apnea