This single arm clinical trial will assess whether continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy in the management of moderate-to-severe sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBDs) among para-athletes living with cervical/thoracic, complete or incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI) is effective in improving cognitive impairment, in reducing fatigue, depression, anxiety, and overall quality of life. Further, the study will evaluate the effectiveness of CPAP therapy in improving their performance in sports and the perceived risk of injuries.
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Fatigue Severity Scale
Timeframe: Change in Fatigue Severity Scale from baseline to after 4-month period of CPAP therapy
Karolinska Sleepiness Scale
Timeframe: Change in Karolinska Sleepiness Scale from baseline to after 4-month period of CPAP therapy
Medical Outcomes Study Sleep Scale
Timeframe: Change in Medical Outcomes Study Sleep Scale from baseline to after 4-month period of CPAP therapy
Depression, Anxiety & Stress Scales- 21
Timeframe: Change in Depression, Anxiety & Stress Scales- 21 from baseline to after 4-month period of CPAP therapy
Craig Handicap Assessment and Recording Technique
Timeframe: Change in Craig Handicap Assessment and Recording Technique from baseline to after 4-month period of CPAP therapy
SF-36
Timeframe: Change in SF-36 from baseline to after 4-month period of CPAP therapy
Montreal Cognitive Assessment
Timeframe: Change in Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score from baseline to after 4-month period of CPAP therapy
Recovery-Stress Questionnaire for Athletes (RESTQ-Sport)
Timeframe: aseline (before CPAP therapy) and follow-up assessment (after completion of the 4-month trial of CPAP therapy)
Acute Recovery and Stress Scale (ARSS)
Timeframe: Change in Acute Recovery and Stress Scale from baseline to after 4-month period of CPAP therapy
Sport Performance Test
Timeframe: Change in Sport Performance Test from baseline to after 4-month period of CPAP therapy