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Sleep Apnea in Paralympic Ontario-Resident aThletes With Spinal Cord Injury (SPORTS) Study

Spinal Cord Injuries | Sleep Apnea | Sleep Disorder | Spine Disease | Breathing Disorder During Sleeping

This single arm clinical trial will assess whether continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy in the management of moderate-to-severe sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBDs) among para-athletes living with cervical/thoracic, complete or incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI) is effective in improving cognitive impairment, in reducing fatigue, depression, anxiety, and overall quality of life. Further, the study will evaluate the effectiveness of CPAP therapy in improving their performance in sports and the perceived risk of injuries.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    18 and up

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Individuals with a cervical or thoracic, complete or incomplete (AIS A to D), chronic (\> 6 months) SCI;
* English-speaking adults (18 years of age or older); and
* Play a wheelchair sport at a high-performance level.

Exclusion Criteria:

* A previous history of diagnosis and treatment for sleep apnea;
* Concomitant diseases of the central nervous system and other pre-existing diseases of the central nervous system;
* Current substance misuse;
* History of primary hypersomnia, or secondary hypersomnia of any cause except for SRBDs.
* Conditions that might prevent participants to follow the study protocol.

Study Location

Toronto Rehab - Lyndhurst Centre
Toronto Rehab - Lyndhurst Centre
Toronto, Ontario
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Abrity Gomes

[email protected]
4165973422
Study Sponsored By
University Health Network, Toronto
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT06195878