Shock therapy for snorers? new device zaps airway muscles to stop sleep apnea
NCT ID NCT04607343
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a device that delivers mild electrical stimulation to muscles in the throat to strengthen them and keep the airway open during sleep. It includes 5 healthy volunteers and 12 people with mild to severe obstructive sleep apnea. The goal is to see if using the device twice daily for eight weeks reduces breathing pauses and improves oxygen levels.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- transcutaneous electrical stimulation device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-invasive treatment option for obstructive sleep apnea by strengthening airway muscles.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage trial (17 participants) that is currently suspended. The device may not effectively reduce apnea events or may cause discomfort.
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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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Fundacion Neumologica Colombiana
Bogotá, Bogota D.C., 11111, Colombia
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Universidad de La Sabana
Chía, Cundinamarca, Colombia
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