Shocking sleep apnea: new device zaps throat muscles to stop breathing pauses
NCT ID NCT04607343
First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study tests a device that delivers mild electrical stimulation to the throat muscles in people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The goal is to strengthen those muscles and reduce the number of breathing pauses during sleep. The trial includes 17 participants with mild to severe OSA, plus 5 healthy volunteers for initial safety testing. The device is used twice daily for eight weeks, and researchers will measure changes in the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) and oxygen levels.
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Locations
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Fundacion Neumologica Colombiana
Bogotá, Bogota D.C., 11111, Colombia
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Universidad de La Sabana
Chía, Cundinamarca, Colombia
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