SLEEP APNEA

This study tested if a special group clinic could help people with sleep apnea use their prescribed breathing machine more often. 56 adults who were struggling to use their machine regularly were assigned to either attend this group clinic or receive their usual care. The goal wa…

This study tested if using a CPAP machine at night, which treats sleep apnea, could also help reduce episodes of an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation. It involved 25 adults who had both conditions. Researchers measured changes in heart rhythm, heart structure, and qu…

This study tested a 'sleep coach' program designed to help older veterans who have stopped using their prescribed sleep apnea machines. Over 100 veterans who were not using their machines participated. They worked with a coach over several sessions to try to build better long-ter…

This study tested two different programs to help adults with mild to moderate sleep apnea who also don't get enough sleep. Researchers compared a sleep education program alone against the same education plus a breathing machine (PAP device). The goal was to see which approach bet…

This study tested whether a combination of two existing drugs (atomoxetine and oxybutynin) could reduce the severity of obstructive sleep apnea over one month of nightly use. Researchers compared the drug combo to a placebo in 48 adults with moderate-to-severe sleep apnea to see …

This small pilot study tested whether custom 3D-printed masks could make sleep apnea treatment more comfortable for children. Researchers scanned children's faces to create perfectly fitted masks for their CPAP machines. The study measured if the custom masks were used more often…

This study aimed to understand the long-term health of people with sleep apnea. Researchers followed over 30,000 patients from a European database to track serious health events like heart problems, diabetes, and cancer. They also looked at whether using the standard CPAP breathi…

This study aimed to see if being overweight and having signs of sleep apnea could predict who might have breathing or sedation problems during a routine endoscopy. Researchers followed 350 overweight adults getting an upper endoscopy or colonoscopy, giving them two short sleep qu…

This study aimed to better understand how sleep apnea leads to health problems like heart disease and daytime sleepiness. Researchers enrolled 209 adults with moderate to severe sleep apnea to measure its effects in new, more detailed ways. The goal was to gather knowledge that c…