Could a light beam treat sleep apnea? small study tests new device

NCT ID NCT06949969

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Photonica USA, LLC Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed trial tested whether a low-level laser device (Alesis OSA-1) can reduce breathing pauses in adults with obstructive sleep apnea. 35 participants received six 12-minute light treatments over three weeks. Researchers measured apnea events before and after treatment, along with MRI scans of neck fat and tissue. The study is small and early, so results are not yet conclusive.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: low-level laser therapy (LLLT) device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-invasive, drug-free option to reduce sleep apnea events and improve breathing during sleep.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early study (35 people) with no phase designation. The device is experimental, and results may not apply to all sleep apnea patients. There is no evidence yet that it works better than a placebo.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

obstructive sleep apnea syndrome sleep apnea syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA

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Locations

Bioresearch Institute, Llc.

Miramar, Florida, 33027, United States
JD Medical Group, LLC

Miami, Florida, 33133, United States

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