Clete A. Kushida, M.D., Ph.D.
Academic Appointments
- Professor - Med Center Line, Psychiatry & Behavioral Science - Sleep Center
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Contact Information
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Clinical Offices
Stanford Sleep Medicine Center 450 Broadway St Pavilion C, 2nd Flr, MC:5704 Redwood City, CA 94063 Tel Work (650) 723-6601 Fax (650) 721-3447
- Academic Offices
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Professional Overview
Clinical Focus
- Neurology
- Sleep Disorders
- Sleep Medicine
Administrative Appointments
- President, World Sleep Federation (2011 - present)
- Medical Director, Stanford Sleep Medicine Center (2010 - present)
- President, American Academy of Sleep Medicine (2009 - 2010)
- Founding/Inaugural President, California Sleep Society (2008 - 2010)
- Board Of Directors, American Academy of Sleep Medicine (2005 - 2011)
- Board Of Directors, American Board of Sleep Medicine (2000 - 2006)
Professional Education
| Fellowship: | Stanford University School of Medicine CA (1996) |
| Board Certification: | Sleep Medicine, American Board of Sleep Medicine (1996) |
| Residency: | UCSD Medical Center CA (1994) |
| Internship: | University of Hawaii-J. A. Burns School of Medicine HI (1991) |
| Medical Education: | University of Chicago Hospitals IL (1990) |
| M.D.: | Univ of Chicago, Medicine (1990) |
Community and International Work
- APPLES - Apnea Positive-Pressure Long-Term Efficacy Study, Stanford Univ; Harvard Univ; Univ of Arizona; St. Luke's Hospital, MO; St. Mary's Hospital, WA
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Industry Relationships
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Scientific Focus
Current Research Interests
Dr. Kushida is a neurologist and sleep specialist who directs several NIH- and industry-sponsored research studies, focused on topics such as the physical features and neurocognitive changes associated with the obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, the epidemiology and treatment of restless legs syndrome/periodic limb movement disorder, primary care sleep education and training, and countermeasures for sleep loss.
Clinical Trials
- Recruiting A Study of the Safety and Effectiveness of ADX-N05 for Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Subjects With Narcolepsy
- Recruiting Study to Evaluate the Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Safety of Armodafinil in Children and Adolescents With Excessive Sleepiness Associated With Narcolepsy
- Recruiting Study of the Usability and Efficacy of a New Pediatric CPAP Mask
- Not Recruiting Study to Evaluate Armodafinil Treatment in Improving Prefrontal Cortical Activation and Working Memory Performance
- Not Recruiting Randomized Study of Provent Versus Sham Device to Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Publications
- Improved sleep MRI at 3 tesla in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. J Magn Reson Imaging. 2013
- Risk for obstructive sleep apnea in obese, nondiabetic adults varies with insulin resistance status. Sleep Breath. 2013; (1): 333-8
- A method for estimating normative distributions for study-specific populations of clinical trials. Contemp Clin Trials. 2012; (2): 445-9
- Effects of continuous positive airway pressure on neurocognitive function in obstructive sleep apnea patients: The Apnea Positive Pressure Long-term Efficacy Study (APPLES). Sleep. 2012; (12): 1593-602
- Strategies for de-identification and anonymization of electronic health record data for use in multicenter research studies. Med Care. 2012: S82-101
- Positive airway pressure initiation: a randomized controlled trial to assess the impact of therapy mode and titration process on efficacy, adherence, and outcomes. Sleep. 2011; (8): 1083-92
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