Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Twins.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common condition in older adult (aged >65 years) populations, but more mechanistic research is needed to individualize treatments. Previous evidence has suggested an association between OSA and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) but is limited by possible selection bias. High-quality research on this association with a careful evaluation of possible confounders may yield important mechanistic insight into both conditions and improve treatment efforts.

Objective

To investigate the association of current PTSD symptoms and PTSD diagnosis with OSA.

Design, setting, and participants

This cross-sectional study of twin pairs discordant for PTSD, which allows for adjustment for familial factors, was conducted using in-laboratory

SUBMITTER: Shah AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11197451 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature