Botulinum toxin injection for obstructive sleep apnea
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether injecting botulinum toxin (a muscle relaxant) into the throat can reduce the severity of obstructive sleep apnea, a condition where breathing stops briefly during sleep. It may help people with moderate to severe sleep apnea by relaxing specific throat muscles.
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Who can take part
- You have moderate to severe sleep apnea, confirmed by a sleep study (polysomnography).
- You are between 18 and 50 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 30.
- Your neck circumference is under 44 cm (men) or 42 cm (women).
- You do not have signs of upper airway obstruction, such as large tonsils or skeletal issues.
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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