Could zapping two neck nerves cure sleep apnea?
NCT ID NCT05501236
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether stimulating two nerves in the neck (the ansa cervicalis and hypoglossal nerve) can help people with obstructive sleep apnea. Researchers will measure how the airway changes during sleep in 100 adults. The goal is to understand if combining these stimulations works better than current treatments.
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
RECRUITINGNashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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