Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0773163

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP0773163

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Age and Gender Related Changes in Motor Control of the Upper Airway Muscle Genioglossus During Sleep. Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is the repetitive obstruction of the airway during sleep. Obstructions occur because muscles of the upper airway fail to keep the airway open during inspiration. The disorder is associated with cardiovascular disease and cognitive and behavioural impairment. The prevalence of the disorder increases in older adults, contributing to age-related health and behavioural problems. However, age-related changes differ in men and women. We believe the high prevalence of OSA in older adults is due to age and gender related changes in the activity of muscles in the upper airway. We will study the behaviour of the upper airway muscle genioglossus during sleep in young, middle-aged and older men and women.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2008

End Date: 31-12-2010

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $234,200.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Biological Psychology (Neuropsychology, Psychopharmacology, Physiological Psychology) | Psychology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Respiratory system and diseases (incl. asthma) | Health related to ageing |

Other Keywords

Biological Psychology (Neuropsychology, Psychopharmacology, Physiological Psychology) | Health related to ageing | Psychology | Respiratory system and diseases (incl. asthma)

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