New jaw-surgery technique for severe sleep apnea
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares two surgical approaches to treating moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)—a condition where breathing repeatedly stops during sleep. The surgery moves the lower and upper jaw forward to open the airway. Researchers want to see if a newer technique without splints (wires holding the jaw in place) works as well as the traditional method with splints.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old
- You have moderate-to-severe sleep apnea confirmed by an overnight sleep study (AHI score of 15 or higher)
- You've tried or couldn't tolerate CPAP (the mask-and-machine treatment for sleep apnea)
- You are in generally good health and able to have surgery
- Your doctor believes jaw-advancement surgery is the right treatment for you
- You have no history of previous jaw or facial bone surgery
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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