Treating sleep apnea in Parkinson's disease with C-PAP: feasibility concerns and effects on cognition and alertness

Our data show that feasibility of CPAP treatment can be significantly threatened by overall attrition rates. Further studies should consider well-structured adherence promoting interventions. The actual role of OSA as a determinant of the profile of subjective daytime sleepiness and cognition in PD, and the effects of CPAP in PD need to be further studied.