Tongue implant study aims to see why some sleep apnea patients respond better

NCT ID NCT06372847

First seen Dec 08, 2025 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study looks at how a device that stimulates the nerve to the tongue (hypoglossal nerve) changes the way the upper airway collapses during sleep in people with obstructive sleep apnea. Researchers will use a sleep endoscopy and sleep study data to compare collapse patterns before and after one year of treatment. The goal is to understand why some patients respond well and others do not. About 58 adults who are already eligible for this therapy will take part.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Universitair Ziekenhuis Antwerpen (UZA)

    RECRUITING

    Edegem, Antwerpen, 2650, Belgium

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.