Tiny electrode zaps tongue nerve to fight sleep apnea
NCT ID NCT06283017
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early study tested whether a small electrode placed near the nerve that controls tongue movement could help people with obstructive sleep apnea. Fourteen adults who already needed surgery took part. The main goal was to see if the approach was safe and could make the tongue stick out, which might keep the airway open during sleep.
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Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health, Flinders University
Adelaide, South Australia, 5042, Australia
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