Tight socks for better sleep? study tests stockings against apnea
NCT ID NCT05477719
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether wearing compression stockings during the day for 28 days could reduce the number of breathing pauses (apneas) per hour in people with moderate to severe sleep apnea. The idea is that stockings prevent fluid from building up in the legs and moving to the neck during sleep, which can block breathing. 25 adults who had stopped other apnea treatments or never tried them participated.
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Service des Pathologies du Sommeil Bâtiment EOLE GH Pitié-Salpêtrière
Paris, 75013, France
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