Clinical trials · Pennsylvania
Obstructive Sleep Apnea clinical trials in Pennsylvania
We’re tracking 13 recruiting obstructive sleep apnea studies with a site in Pennsylvania — including Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Pennsylvania
- NCT05050383Recruiting
Study testing obstruction patterns to guide CPAP alternatives
This study looks at how breathing passages narrow during sleep to better understand obstruction patterns. It may help people who are being considered for alternatives to CPAP (a common breathing device) for sleep-disordered breathing.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05382754Recruiting
Home sleep testing for children being checked for sleep apnea
This trial tests whether home sleep testing can help diagnose sleep apnea in children. It is for kids who are already being referred for an in-lab sleep study at CHOP.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 5–12 - NCT06043440RecruitingPhase 2
Oxygen therapy for sleep apnea in Down syndrome
This study tests whether oxygen therapy can help children with Down syndrome who have sleep apnea. It compares oxygen treatment to no treatment to see if it improves breathing during sleep and thinking skills.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 5–18 - NCT06189755Recruiting
MicroRNA markers for sleep apnea
This trial is studying tiny molecules in the blood (called microRNAs) to see if they can help diagnose or monitor obstructive sleep apnea. It compares people with moderate to severe sleep apnea who are starting PAP therapy with people who do not have sleep apnea.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–75 - NCT06789770Recruiting
Nasal vs mouth breathing during drug-induced sleep
This study compares how breathing through the nose versus mouth affects sleep, using both natural and medication-induced sleep. It may help people with sleep apnea understand their breathing patterns better.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06434558Enrolling by invitation
MRI predictors of cryolysis for sleep apnea
This study uses MRI scans to see how well a cold treatment (cryolysis) works for obstructive sleep apnea. It is only open to people already in the ARCTIC-3 trial at the University of Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges Any age - NCT03062748Enrolling by invitation
Study tests how sleep apnea and inflammation relate to risk
This study looks at people with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to understand how inflammation and breathing disruption may affect future heart and metabolism risk. It may help explain why some people develop higher risk even with milder sleep apnea.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05988385Recruiting
Treating sleep apnea to protect memory in older adults
This study tests whether treating sleep apnea can help protect memory and brain health in older adults. It involves using a CPAP machine or other treatments for sleep apnea and may include memory tests and brain scans over 2 years.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 55–85 - NCT04457154Recruiting
Registry for teens and young adults with OSA who can’t use CPAP
This study collects information in a registry to help doctors understand outcomes for young people with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea who cannot use CPAP and may use an implantable breathing stimulation device. You might qualify if you’ve tried and couldn’t tolerate CPAP and you’re able/willing to get and use the device and return for follow-ups and sleep tests.
Sewickley, PennsylvaniaAges 18–21 - NCT05917119Recruiting
Bright light therapy for obstructive sleep apnea symptoms
This study tests whether a “bright light” treatment can reduce daytime sleepiness in people with obstructive sleep apnea who are already using CPAP or BiPAP. It may help people feel more awake during the day without changing their sleep apnea device use.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 40–65 - NCT06621511Recruiting
OurSleepKit: Helping couples stick with CPAP therapy
This study tests a program called OurSleepKit designed to help people with sleep apnea and their partners use CPAP therapy consistently. It may be a good fit if you and your partner live together and want to improve your sleep health together.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07280468RecruitingPhase 4
Personalized sleep apnea treatment for Down syndrome
This study tests if a treatment chosen based on your specific type of sleep apnea works better for people with Down syndrome. It looks for participants who have sleep apnea but are not already using a CPAP machine regularly.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 6 years+ - NCT06566820Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Long-term follow-up for sleep apnea study
This is a follow-up study for people with obstructive sleep apnea who have already completed two prior studies with the same medicine. The goal is to keep tracking your health and the medicine's effects over a longer time.
Abington, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+
Obstructive Sleep Apnea trials by city in Pennsylvania
Where these studies are running in Pennsylvania
Institutions with a site for the recruiting obstructive sleep apnea studies listed above.
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia · 4 studies
- University of Pennsylvania · 4 studies
- University of Pittsburgh · 2 studies
- Abington Neurological Associates
- Berks Schuylkill Respiratory Specialists, Ltd.
- Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
- Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
- VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
What taking part in a obstructive sleep apnea study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there obstructive sleep apnea clinical trials in Pennsylvania?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 13 recruiting obstructive sleep apnea studies with a site in Pennsylvania, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a obstructive sleep apnea study in Pennsylvania?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Pennsylvania to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Pennsylvania, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a obstructive sleep apnea trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
Not the right time?
New obstructive sleep apnea studies open in Pennsylvania regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.