Muscle training device for mild to moderate sleep apnea
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a device that trains your mouth and throat muscles to see if it can improve mild to moderate sleep apnea. It may be an option if you are looking for a non-CPAP treatment.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have been diagnosed with mild to moderate sleep apnea
- Your sleep study shows your AHI (a measure of sleep apnea severity) is between 4 and 29 events per hour
- You are willing to stop using CPAP during the study (if you are currently using it)
- You do not have chronic lung disease, certain neurological conditions, or muscle-affecting conditions
- You have not taken medications that affect your muscles recently, and you do not drink alcohol moderately or more
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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