SLEEP APNEA, OBSTRUCTIVE

This study looked at whether a special sleep exam could help doctors choose better treatments for people with sleep apnea who cannot use the standard CPAP mask therapy. Researchers used a 'drug-induced sleep endoscopy'—a scope that looks at the throat during sleep—to see exactly …

This study tested how small adjustments to a dental mouthpiece affect sleep apnea. Researchers worked with 20 adults who have moderate sleep apnea or severe apnea where a CPAP machine didn't work. They measured sleep breathing and daytime sleepiness as they moved the mouthpiece f…

This study tested whether a remote, video-based lifestyle program could help veterans with obesity and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) lose weight and improve their sleep-related quality of life. Nearly 700 participants were randomly assigned to either receive the 12-month coaching…

This study compared two methods for positioning the jaw in dental sleep apnea appliances. Researchers tested whether using speech sounds to guide jaw placement works as well as the traditional method of pushing the jaw forward. The goal was to see if the speech method could contr…

This study tested if managing sleep apnea treatment remotely is as effective as traditional in-person doctor visits. Researchers compared two groups of 344 patients over 3 months to see which method better lowered 24-hour blood pressure. The goal was to see if convenient telemedi…

This study looked at whether a supervised weight loss program focusing on nutrition and behavior changes could help people with obesity and sleep apnea. Researchers followed 396 overweight or obese participants, some with sleep apnea and some without, to see if the program helped…

This study tested whether a home sleep test is as good as the standard hospital sleep study for checking on children after they've had surgery for sleep apnea. Researchers enrolled 62 children, ages 5-12, who had their tonsils and adenoids removed. They compared the results and f…

This study aimed to find signs that could help doctors predict and diagnose sleep apnea earlier in people with Down syndrome. Researchers studied 40 adults with Down syndrome, looking at factors like facial structure, physical activity levels, and heart function during sleep. The…

This study aimed to understand how sleep apnea and low oxygen levels affect muscle strength and lung function in people with chronic spinal cord injury. Researchers measured hand grip strength and collected blood samples from 30 participants with cervical spinal cord injuries to …