The purpose of this study is to determine whether treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with positive airway pressure starting shortly after acute ischemic stroke or high risk TIA (1) reduces recurrent stroke, acute coronary syndrome, and all-cause mortality 6 months after the event, and (2) improves stroke outcomes at 3 months in patients who experienced an ischemic stroke.
Sleep SMART
Sleep for Stroke Management And Recovery Trial
Stroke
All genders
18+
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Overview
Principal Investigator: Lester Y. Leung
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Emma Jost-Price
Study details
Inclusion Criteria
- Acute Ischemic Stroke or TIA within prior 14 days.
Exclusion Criteria
- Current use of positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine or within month prior to stroke
- Current receipt of oxygen supplementation
Study Requirements
Participants will be randomized to receive a CPAP machine or no CPAP machine and will be followed for six months after their stroke to assess for functional outcomes and stroke recurrence.