SLEEP APNEA

This study tested the Inspire system, a device implanted in the body to help people with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea who cannot use a CPAP machine. 44 adults in Singapore took part. The study measured how well the device improved breathing during sleep and reduced …

This study looked at whether using a CPAP machine (a device that helps keep airways open during sleep) can reduce the amount of time people with sleep apnea spend in atrial fibrillation (a type of irregular heartbeat). 25 adults with both conditions took part. Researchers measure…

This study tested a combination of two drugs, atomoxetine and oxybutynin (called AtoOxy), in 117 adults with obstructive sleep apnea who were not using CPAP. Over one month, the treatment aimed to reduce breathing pauses during sleep and improve daytime sleepiness. The goal was t…

This study tested a new, low-cost device called Apne-Scan to see if it can detect sleep apnea as accurately as current standard tests. Forty adults referred to a sleep clinic wore both the new mask and a standard test device overnight at home. The goal was to compare how well the…

This study tested whether a special algorithm in a pacemaker can accurately diagnose sleep apnea in people with heart stiffness (diastolic dysfunction). Researchers also looked for a link between a hormone called aldosterone and sleep apnea severity. The study involved 66 adults …

This small pilot study tested whether custom 3D-printed masks could help children with sleep apnea use their CPAP machines more comfortably. Fifteen children who already used a CPAP machine had their faces scanned to create a perfectly fitted mask. The study measured how often th…

This study tested a group-based program to help people with moderate-to-severe sleep apnea use their Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) machine more consistently. Fifty-six adults who were not using their machine enough took part. The program aimed to improve machine use, reduce dayt…

This study looked at 558 adults with mild to moderate sleep apnea who also don't get enough sleep. Researchers compared two different programs to see which one better reduces daytime sleepiness. The goal is to find the best way to help people feel more awake and improve their dai…

This study tested a behavioral program to help older veterans with obstructive sleep apnea use their positive airway pressure (PAP) machine more consistently. About 100 veterans who had stopped using their PAP device worked with a sleep coach over several sessions. The goal was t…

This study tested a phone-based health coaching program to help people with sleep apnea use their positive airway pressure (PAP) machine more often. 27 adults who were not using their device enough took part. The goal was to see if coaching could improve how regularly they used t…

This early study tested if a small electrode placed near a nerve in the neck could help people with obstructive sleep apnea. 14 participants had the device temporarily placed during a procedure. The main goal was to see if the nerve could be safely reached and stimulated to move …

This study looked at 350 adults to see if being overweight or having a higher risk of sleep apnea makes breathing or heart problems more likely during an endoscopy (a scope procedure). Researchers used simple questionnaires to check sleep apnea risk. The goal was to find better w…

This study tested a new approach for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) by placing small electrodes near nerves and muscles in the throat to see if stimulation could improve airflow during sleep. 35 adults with moderate to severe OSA took part. The goal was to see if the technique is …

This study looked at whether treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can also reduce pain and problems in the jaw and face, known as temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Researchers examined 40 adults with OSA before they started any treatment and again after at least 18 months of t…

This early study tested if a small electrode placed near the nerve that controls tongue movement could help people with obstructive sleep apnea. 14 adults who could not use standard CPAP machines took part. The main goal was to see if the nerve could be safely reached and stimula…

This study followed over 200 sleep apnea patients from a large European database to see how many developed heart problems, metabolic issues, cancers, or died over time. Researchers called participants and used a questionnaire to collect this information. They also looked at wheth…

This study involved 209 adults with untreated moderate-to-severe sleep apnea. Researchers wanted to see if using more detailed measures of sleep apnea—like oxygen drops, heart rate changes, and sleep disruption—could better predict health problems such as high blood pressure and …

This study looked at whether obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) plays a role in the development of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers studied 182 adults aged 65-85 with and without OSA, using brain scans and breathing tests to measure sleep disruptions and early signs of Alzheimer's. Th…