Hands-on therapy for sleep apnea: a gentle technique
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a gentle manual therapy applied to the neck to see if it can improve breathing and vital signs during sleep. It is for people with moderate to severe sleep apnea who are not currently using a CPAP machine or other breathing devices.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnea.
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are not currently using CPAP, BiPAP, or an oral appliance, or you stopped using them at least 3 months ago.
- You are not taking sedatives, sleeping pills, or other medications that affect your sleep or nervous system.
- You generally have a stable heart and lung condition and no major neck surgery or injury.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or working night shifts.
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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