Overview

Cycloserine in the Treatment of Sleep Apnea

Status:
Terminated
Trial end date:
2016-11-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This study is being conducted to determine whether cycloserine is effective for the treatment of sleep apnea. Cycloserine is an antibiotic that has been extensively used in the treatment tuberculosis. However, more recently it was shown to enhance memory responses. Cycloserine may enhance the response of respiratory muscles to apnea and potentially reduce the severity of sleep disordered breathing.
Phase:
Phase 1
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University of Manitoba
Collaborator:
University of Calgary
Treatments:
Cycloserine