New sleep apnea device aims to keep breathing steady all night
NCT ID NCT07559708
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new device called Elara APAP for people with obstructive sleep apnea. The device delivers air pressure to keep the airway open during sleep. About 55 adults who already use an APAP machine will have one night of sleep monitoring to see if the device reduces breathing pauses. The goal is to find out if the device works well enough to manage the condition.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Elara APAP device (a machine that delivers air pressure to keep the airway open during sleep)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this device could offer an effective way to manage obstructive sleep apnea, reducing breathing interruptions and improving sleep quality.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (55 people) with no comparison group, so results may not apply to everyone. The device may not work well for all patients or could be uncomfortable.
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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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University Sleep Disorders Center
Auburn, Alabama, 36832, United States
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