Jaw surgery with or without a splint for sleep apnea
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways of doing jaw surgery to treat sleep apnea. One method uses a splint during recovery, and the other doesn't. The goal is to help you breathe better during sleep without needing CPAP.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have moderate to severe sleep apnea (AHI score of 15 or more).
- You have tried CPAP and it didn't work for you or you couldn't tolerate it.
- You are generally healthy enough for surgery.
- You have not had jaw surgery before and you don't have a cleft palate or a related syndrome.
- If you're a bedpartner, you share a bed with the patient at least 2 nights per week.
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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