Can mouth muscle tests help diagnose sleep apnea?
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a new device that measures muscle activity in your mouth to diagnose sleep apnea—without needing to spend the night in a lab. If you've already had a sleep test showing either no sleep apnea or moderate to severe sleep apnea, and you're not using CPAP daily, you may be able to help.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You have had a prior sleep test (either no sleep apnea or moderate to severe).
- You do not use a CPAP or similar breathing device every day.
- You have not had specific throat surgery for sleep apnea (UPPP).
- You are not currently pregnant.
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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