The Sleep Disorders Program has a well-established research program into different aspects of sleep and sleep disorders funded by provincial and national agencies.  It is currently participating in a variety of national Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) clinical trials and is a key member of the recently announced CIHR Sleep and Circadian Rhythm Network (CSCN). 

In a recent independent review, VCH was ranked as the primary clinic in the world for its research work in some aspects of sleep disordered breathing. 

If you are interested in participating, please don’t hesitate to contact us at (604) 875-5653 or talk to one of our physicians.

Examples of research projects

• Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine Guideline on Preoperative Screening and Assessment of Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
  

• Obstructive sleep apnoea and frequency of occupational injury
  

• Development of a patient decision aid prototype for adults with obstructive sleep apnea
  

• Treatment of Central Sleep Apnea with Adaptive Servoventilation in Chronic Heart Failure
  

• Impact of work schedules on sleep duration of critical care nurses