Predicts results from Inspire tongue-stimulation for sleep apnea
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at how breathing mechanics during a sleep-related test (DISE) can help predict how well Inspire tongue (hypoglossal nerve) stimulation will work. It may help your care team choose the best approach and set expectations for improvement.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have moderate or severe sleep apnea (more than 15 breathing pauses per hour during sleep).
- You are currently having DISE, as part of Inspire treatment planning or because prior Inspire treatment didn’t work well.
- You do not have major or unstable heart problems or a recent heart event.
- You do not have serious active lung, liver, or kidney disease.
- Your blood pressure is controlled (not higher than 160/100).
- You are not pregnant, and you are not on blood thinners like Coumadin or dabigatran.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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