The Influence of Sleep on the Behaviour of the Upper Airway Muscles, Genioglossus and Tensor Palatini [ 2009 - 2012 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof John Trinder (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Amy Jordan ,  Dr Christopher Worsnop

Brief description The human airway has limited bone or cartilage support and muscular activity is required to keep the airway open. Central activation of these muscles is reduced during sleep, resulting in the disorder Obstructive Sleep Apnoea. Potential treatments include pharmocological or electrical stimulation of upper airway muscles. However, this is hampered by a lack of understanding of the control of upper airway muscles. This project will study two critical muscles, genioglossus and tensor palatini.

Funding Amount $AUD 295,880.70

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant