Sleep Disorders Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You are between 60 and 80 years old
- You scored 18 or above on a telephone-based memory and thinking test called the MoCA
- You have at least one risk factor for dementia, such as mild memory concerns, high blood pressure, not getting much physical activity (less than 150 minutes per week), a family history of dementia, carrying a certain gene linked to dementia (APOE ε4), mild sleep-related breathing problems, or a dementia risk score above 5 (confirm with trial site)
- You are able to do a simple breathing exercise on your own or with very little help
- You are willing to do a short daily breathing exercise (about 5–10 minutes per day) for 8 weeks
- You may also be assessed to see if your breathing muscles are weaker than normal, though this is optional (confirm with trial site)
Who may not be able to join:
- You scored below 18 on the memory and thinking test, or you have been diagnosed with a brain or nerve condition that causes decline (other than mild memory problems)
- You currently have a major mental health condition, such as psychosis, bipolar disorder, or severe depression
- You have heart or lung disease that is not stable or well-controlled
- You have recently changed important medications or received breathing therapy (confirm with trial site for timeframes)
- You have severe sleep apnea that is untreated or not well-managed
- You recently started using a CPAP or BiPAP breathing machine (within the past month), or you have recently done breathing muscle training
- You have an injury to your lungs or eardrums
- You do not speak English
- You have a pacemaker or other medical implant that contains magnets or electronics (you may still join the study but would not take part in one specific type of body measurement)
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Change in systolic BP; Change in executive cognitive functioning
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 13 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.