Sleep Apnea Changes After Jaw Surgery
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This study looks at what happens to sleep apnea after jaw-advancement surgery (a procedure that moves the lower jaw forward to open the airway). Researchers want to understand central sleep apnea—a different type that can develop after surgery—and help improve treatment outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You had sleep apnea diagnosed by a sleep study (polysomnography) before surgery
- You completed maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) surgery—a procedure that moves your lower jaw forward
- You had sleep studies done both before and after your surgery
- After surgery, you developed central sleep apnea (a condition where your brain doesn't signal your muscles to breathe)
- You did not have any other jaw or facial surgeries at the same time as your MMA
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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