SLEEP APNEA SYNDROMES

This study looked at whether a portable sleep monitor used during a short hospital stay can accurately diagnose sleep apnea in people with multiple system atrophy (MSA), compared to the standard overnight lab test. Thirty adults with probable MSA took part. The goal was to see if…

This study looked at whether a home sleep apnea test can accurately detect obstructive sleep apnea in children aged 5-12 who have already had their tonsils and adenoids removed. 62 children completed both a home test and an overnight in-lab sleep study. The goal was to see how we…

This study tested whether a smartphone app called Apneal can accurately diagnose sleep apnea. 491 adults wore the app on their chest during an overnight sleep test, and the app's results were compared to the standard hospital sleep test. The goal is to see if the app can reliably…

This study looked at whether wearing compression stockings during the day for 28 days could reduce the number of breathing pauses (apneas) per hour in people with moderate to severe sleep apnea. The idea is that stockings prevent fluid from building up in the legs and moving to t…

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 also improves quality of life and daily functioning. Participants attended therapy sessions and reported their sleep and well-being throu…

This early study tested whether a small electrode placed near the nerve that controls tongue movement could help people with obstructive sleep apnea. Fourteen adults who already needed surgery took part. The main goal was to see if the approach was safe and could make the tongue …

This study tested whether stimulating certain nerves or muscles in the throat can improve breathing in people with obstructive sleep apnea. Researchers placed temporary electrodes and measured airflow during sleep in 35 adults. The goal was to see if this approach is feasible and…

This early study tested whether a small electrode placed near the tongue nerve could be safely used in people with obstructive sleep apnea. 14 adults who could not use CPAP took part. The goal was simply to see if the nerve could be reached and stimulated, not yet to treat the co…

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). Forty-one adults with OSA but not yet on treatment were checked for TMD before starting therapy and again after a…

This small study tested whether placing a nerve stimulation lead in a different spot during a sleep apnea device implant could improve breathing. 29 adults with moderate to severe central sleep apnea took part. The goal was to see immediate changes in breathing and airway functio…

This study measured dental movements in 180 adults with sleep apnea who use an oral appliance. Researchers used 3D photographs of teeth to track changes in tooth rotation and length. The goal was to better understand how these devices affect tooth position over time.

This study looked at how moving an oral appliance forward by just one millimeter at a time affects sleep apnea severity and symptoms like daytime sleepiness. Twenty adults with moderate or severe sleep apnea took part. Researchers measured breathing pauses during sleep and used q…