SLEEP APNEA

This study tested whether a combination of two drugs, atomoxetine and oxybutynin (called AtoOxy), can reduce the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults who are not using CPAP. Over one month, researchers measured breathing pauses, oxygen levels, and sleep quality. Th…

This study looked at whether using a CPAP machine at night can reduce episodes of atrial fibrillation (an irregular heart rhythm) in people who also have obstructive sleep apnea. Researchers measured changes in heart rhythm, heart size, quality of life, and hospital visits in 25 …

This study tested whether a special pacemaker feature can accurately diagnose sleep apnea in people with heart problems. Researchers also looked for a link between sleep apnea severity and a hormone called aldosterone. The study involved 66 adults who already needed a pacemaker f…

This study tested a behavioral program to help older veterans with sleep apnea who had stopped using their PAP machine. 106 veterans were randomly assigned to a sleep coach program or standard care. The goal was to see if the program could help them use the machine more regularly…

This study looked at 558 adults with mild to moderate sleep apnea who also get less than 7 hours of sleep most nights. Researchers compared two programs to see which one better reduces daytime sleepiness. The goal is to find the best way to help people feel more awake during the …

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 new to PAP therapy and struggling to use it enough took part. The program aimed to improve mach…

This small pilot study tested whether custom 3D-printed masks could make CPAP therapy more comfortable for children with sleep apnea. Fifteen children used a mask shaped to their face for about six months. The goal was to see if they would use the mask more often and feel more co…

This study followed over 200 sleep apnea patients from a large European database to see what health problems they developed over time, such as heart issues, metabolic conditions, cancer, or death. Researchers also looked at whether using CPAP therapy (a common sleep apnea treatme…

This study involved 209 adults with untreated moderate-to-severe sleep apnea. Researchers tested new ways to measure the condition's impact on the body, such as oxygen drops, heart rate changes, and sleep disruptions. The goal was to better understand why sleep apnea leads to hea…

This study looked at whether people with a higher body weight and a higher risk for sleep apnea are more likely to have breathing or heart problems during an endoscopy. About 350 adults having an upper endoscopy or colonoscopy took part. Researchers used simple questionnaires to …