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

NCT ID NCT07191314

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of Michigan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

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.

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.

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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.

SLEEP APNEA, OBSTRUCTIVE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Michigan Medicine
RECRUITING

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
University of Michigan
RECRUITING

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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