Pill may offer new hope for opioid users with sleep apnea
NCT ID NCT06043830
First seen Mar 11, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study tested whether the medication acetazolamide can improve sleep-disordered breathing in 39 adults with chronic pain who use opioids. Participants took either acetazolamide or a placebo for one week to compare changes in sleep apnea severity. The goal is to find an alternative to CPAP machines for those who cannot tolerate them.
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University of California San Diego
San Diego, California, 92037, United States
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