Award
Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs 2I01RD001576-07A1
Central Apnea in Heart Failure: Physiological Mechanisms to Inform Treatment
Recipient
Veterans Affairs (VA)
Awarded
April 13, 2026
Identifier
2I01RD001576-07A1
Research project focused on understanding and treating Central Sleep Apnea in Veterans with heart failure by testing combination therapies to improve clinical outcomes and quality of life.
Description
This project aims to identify mechanistic pathways to guide future therapeutic interventions for Central Sleep Apnea (CSA) in Veterans with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction. The study involves testing combination therapies including PAP plus trazodone or supplemental oxygen, with a focus on improving clinical outcomes and quality of life.