The effect of obstructive sleep apnoea and its treatment on exercise capacity on obese children

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/571242

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

The aim of the study is to explore the effect of sleep apnoea and its treatment on obese children aged between 7 - 13 years. The project will study the effect of sleep apnoea and its recommended treatment on: 1. lung and cardiovascular function 2. blood markers (including cholesterol and insulin), and 3. quality of life in obese children. It is hoped this study will show treatment reverses any negative outcomes caused by sleep apnoea in obese children.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2009

End Date: 01-01-2013

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarships

Funding Amount: $60,787.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Paediatrics

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

cardiovascular physiology | obesity | paediatric | quality of life | sleep apnoea

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