Nerve stimulation for sleep apnoea when CPAP is hard to use
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests a device that sends mild electrical pulses through the skin to help keep your airway open while you sleep. It may be an option if you have tried CPAP but found it too difficult to use regularly.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You have been diagnosed with sleep apnoea with a score between 5 and 40 on a sleep test
- You have tried CPAP but used it less than 4 hours per night on most nights for at least 3 months
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 32.0
- You do not have significantly enlarged tonsils, nasal polyps, or other major blockages in your upper airway
- You have a smartphone and internet access at home
- You are willing to shave facial hair if needed and do not have allergies to plasters
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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