Expanding the palate to help sleep apnea
Part of Lungs & breathing, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This surgery expands the palate to treat obstructive sleep apnea caused by a narrow upper airway. It may help people with mild to moderate sleep apnea who have a specific type of airway collapse seen on a sleep-endoscopy test.
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Who can take part
- You must be an adult (age 18 or older).
- Your body mass index (BMI) must be under 30.
- You must have mild to moderate sleep apnea (not severe).
- A sleep endoscopy test must show that your throat collapses from side to side.
- You cannot be pregnant or have serious medical conditions that make surgery unsafe.
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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