ASU Sleep Apnea Study

What is our purpose?

The purpose of the proposed study is to conduct a focus group study to directly inform the design of multiple intervention formats to promote the screening and treatment of sleep apnea among current and former collegiate football players, NFL athletes, and Military Veterans. This study will result in videos that will be used for media campaigns to encourage players to be screened and treated for sleep apnea, which may improve overall health and wellbeing as well as cardiovascular outcomes, which will be evaluated in a future study.

About the study:

In order to reduce the subsequent health burden of sleep apnea among Black men, former football players and military veterans, it is important to promote screening and treatment (if appropriate) among these populations by collecting empirical evidence regarding health-seeking behaviors, sleep health profile (including sleep apnea screening), and health conditions.

How to get involved:

Participants who will be included in this study will be males who are 18 years of age or older who report that they do not currently have a diagnosed depression. Participants will be recruited in the following four groups: former National Football League players, former college football players, military Veterans, and general population. Contact Dr. Turner for more information.