# NIH Reporter #1R56AG099082-01

Breathing therapy to improve clearance of brain toxins in elder poor sleepers

**Recipient:** University of Miami School of Medicine

**Award Amount:** $635,301.00
**Ceiling:** $635,301.00

**Awarded:** September 17, 2026

**Identifier:** 1R56AG099082-01

The University of Miami School of Medicine received NIH funding for research investigating whether breathing manipulation can improve clearance of brain toxins in older adults with poor sleep.

### Description

Research project to demonstrate the feasibility of a noninvasive breathing-based therapy using modified positive airway pressure to enhance brain toxin clearance and reduce Alzheimer’s disease risk in older adults with poor sleep.

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