Could a sleep apnea machine help people with collapsed airways?
NCT ID NCT07504926
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether CPAP, a machine that pushes air through a mask at night, can help people with large airway collapse (LAC). LAC causes shortness of breath, cough, and wheeze, and is often mistaken for asthma. The study will test if a larger trial is possible by checking how many people join, stay, and find CPAP acceptable. Sixty adults with LAC will be recruited, and some will use CPAP while others continue usual care. The goal is to gather information, not to prove CPAP works yet.
What this could mean
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Active substance
CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) device
What this could lead to
If this works, it could point toward a new treatment for large airway collapse, reducing breathing problems and improving quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a very early feasibility study with only 60 people. It is not designed to prove CPAP works, just to see if a larger trial is possible. CPAP may not help everyone and can cause discomfort.
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