Can a chest patch outsmart sleep apnea diagnosis?
NCT ID NCT07744854
First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial evaluates a new chest patch sensor designed to monitor breathing movements and sleep position, which could improve the diagnosis of sleep apnea. The sensor aims to provide additional information beyond current fingertip sensors, potentially helping to distinguish between central and obstructive sleep apnea. Researchers will compare the patch's readings with standard sleep lab measurements in 180 adults to see if it accurately tracks respiratory rate, sleep position, and apnea severity.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Chest patch sensor (C-TraQ) measuring respiratory movements and sleep position
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a more accurate, wearable diagnostic tool for sleep apnea that can distinguish between central and obstructive types, potentially enabling better home-based testing.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is relatively small and early-stage, and the sensor's accuracy must be validated against standard sleep lab measurements. It may not perform as well in real-world conditions or across diverse patient groups.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Taipei Veterans General Hospital
RECRUITINGTaipei, Taiwan, 201, Taiwan
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