SLEEP APNEA SYNDROMES

This study tested if a smartphone app called Apneal can accurately diagnose sleep apnea in adults. 491 participants used the app during a standard overnight sleep test. The goal was to see if the app could correctly identify the severity of sleep apnea compared to the gold-standa…

This study looked at whether a home sleep apnea test can accurately check for sleep apnea in children who have already had their tonsils removed. Sixty-two children aged 5 to 12 took both a home test and an in-lab sleep study. The goal was to see if the simpler home test gives re…

This study tested a behavioral sleep treatment in 36 veterans who have PTSD, insomnia, and sleep apnea. The goal was to see if improving sleep helps them function better and feel better overall. Participants attended therapy sessions and reported on their quality of life and dail…

This study tested whether wearing special compression stockings during the day for 28 days could reduce breathing pauses during sleep in people with sleep apnea. The idea is that the stockings prevent fluid from building up in the legs and moving to the neck at night, which can b…

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 followed 40 adults with OSA who had not yet started treatment. They checked for TMD signs and symptom…

This study looked at how much each millimeter of advancement of an oral appliance helps people with sleep apnea. Twenty adults with moderate or severe sleep apnea (who couldn't use CPAP) took part. The goal was to see how the device's position affects breathing pauses and tiredne…

This study looked at whether placing the wire (lead) of a nerve stimulator or pacemaker in a different spot inside a vein can change breathing during the implant procedure. It included 29 adults with moderate to severe central sleep apnea who were already scheduled to get a nerve…

This study looked at 180 adults with sleep apnea who use a custom mouthpiece (oral appliance) to help them breathe during sleep. Researchers took 3D photos of their teeth to measure any dental movements caused by the device. The goal was to better understand how often and how muc…