3D-Printed sleep masks aim to help kids breathe easier
NCT ID NCT02896751
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This small pilot study tested custom 3D-printed masks for children with sleep apnea who use CPAP machines. Researchers took 3D pictures of each child's face to create a perfectly fitted mask. The goal was to see if the custom mask was more comfortable and used more often over 6 months. Only 15 children participated, so the results are very early.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 3D-printed custom mask
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to more comfortable, personalized CPAP masks that children are more likely to use consistently.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 15 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The mask may not improve comfort or adherence as hoped.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States
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