Simple mask could revolutionize sleep apnoea testing

NCT ID NCT06050720

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested a new, low-cost device called Apne-Scan to see if it can accurately detect sleep apnoea compared to standard home tests. Forty adults referred to a sleep clinic wore the Apne-Scan mask alongside their usual test overnight. The goal was to see if the simpler, cheaper device could reliably measure breathing pauses and help diagnose sleep apnoea.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Apne-Scan DC1 device (a mask with a pressure sensor)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a cheaper, simpler way to screen for sleep apnoea at home, making testing more accessible.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early exploratory study with only 40 participants. The new device may not match the accuracy of standard tests, and results may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

sleep apnea syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SLEEP APNEA

Contacts and locations

Locations

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

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