Could your phone diagnose sleep apnea? new study puts app to the test

NCT ID NCT06474143

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

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 categorize sleep apnea severity, potentially offering a more convenient at-home diagnosis option.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Apneal smartphone application
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a simpler, more accessible way to diagnose sleep apnea at home, reducing the need for overnight hospital stays.
What could go wrong: The app may not be as accurate as the standard test, and results might vary depending on phone model or user behavior. This was a completed study, so results are pending.

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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.

SLEEP APNEA SYNDROMES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centre du sommeil, hôpital Bichat

Paris, France

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