Overview
The study is aimed to carry out an epidemiology study investigating the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and the association with cognitive impairment.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Have stability of at least 4 weeks on permitted medications (i.e. medications known not to affect sleep architecture or circadian rhythms).
Exclusion Criteria:
- Suspected dementia or a score of <24 on the mini-mental state examination
- A diagnosis of neurological disorders (e.g. Parkinson's Disease, Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis)
- Psychiatric disorders including current major depression; bipolar disorder; schizophrenia
- Other known clinically significant sleep disorders (e.g. narcolepsy)
- Been currently receiving CPAP or bi-level pressure for OSA