New tube device offers Long-Term hope for sleep apnea sufferers

NCT ID NCT07191314

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 32 times

Summary

This study follows 20 people who have already used a flexible silicone tube device (NPA-OSA) for obstructive sleep apnea. Participants will continue using the device at night for up to 12 months. Researchers will check if the device keeps working well by measuring sleep apnea events and having participants fill out sleep questionnaires.

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Michigan Medicine

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    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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  • University of Michigan

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    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

nasopharyngeal airway obstructive sleep apnea (NPA-OSA) device

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that the NPA-OSA device is a safe and effective long-term option for managing obstructive sleep apnea without a CPAP machine.

What could go wrong

This is a very small follow-up study with only 20 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The device may be uncomfortable or not work well for all users.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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