SLEEP APNEA SYNDROMES

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 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 tested whether a smartphone app called Apneal can accurately diagnose sleep apnea. Researchers compared the app's results against the standard overnight sleep test (polysomnography) in 491 adults. The goal was to see if the app could correctly categorize the severity o…

This study tested whether a behavioral sleep treatment delivered by video call could improve quality of life and sleep for veterans with PTSD, sleep apnea, and insomnia. Thirty-six veterans participated to see if the program helped them sleep better, use their CPAP machine more c…

This small study tested whether placing a nerve stimulation wire in a different vein location affects breathing patterns during sleep apnea device implants. Researchers monitored 29 adults with moderate to severe central sleep apnea while they received standard implantable breath…

This study aimed to understand how oral appliances used to treat sleep apnea affect tooth position over time. Researchers used 3D photography to measure dental movements in 180 adult patients already using these devices. The goal was to gather better data on this common side effe…