Tongue nerve stimulator for sleep apnea
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests an implanted device that stimulates the nerve controlling your tongue to keep your airway open while you sleep. It may help people with moderate-to-severe sleep apnea who cannot use a CPAP machine.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have moderate-to-severe sleep apnea, confirmed by a sleep study, with an AHI score between 15 and 100.
- You have tried a CPAP machine but it didn't work, you couldn't tolerate it, or you don't want to use it anymore.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or less.
- You are willing to follow the study procedures and attend follow-up visits.
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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