BASIC Sleep & Sleep Apnea Projects

Sleep disorders are common after stroke. This unique research study will explore how sleep disorders may impact the recovery of patients after stroke. Ultimately, we hope to use this information to provide better treatments for stroke patients.  

Sleep testing provides information about amount of sleep, time spent in different sleep stages, time spent awake after initial sleep, breathing during sleep, and oxygen drops during sleep. Sleep testing can also find a common condition called sleep apnea, where you stop breathing or almost stop breathing multiple times per hour during sleep. 

The sleep study will be performed with a device called the Nox A1. We typically do the testing a week or two after your hospitalization. The Nox A1 monitors your breathing, blood oxygen, leg movements, brain waves, heartbeat (EKG), body position and movement, and surrounding light. This device also records sound to capture your snoring. Sleep studies are usually performed in a sleep laboratory, but we will conduct yours in your home for added convenience.  

There is no charge to you or your insurance company if you participate. You will receive the results of the sleep testing about 3 months after the test. You will also receive $100 to thank you for your participation.