Could a simple zap to the neck cure sleep apnoea?
NCT ID NCT07396649
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a non-invasive electrical stimulation device can help people with obstructive sleep apnoea breathe easier during sleep. Fifteen adults with moderate to severe sleep apnoea will wear sticky electrodes under their chin while sleeping. The goal is to see if they can tolerate the stimulation without waking up.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- non-invasive electrical nerve stimulation device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a new, non-invasive way to treat sleep apnoea without a mask or surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 15 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The stimulation might cause discomfort or awakenings during sleep.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Antwerp University Hospital
RECRUITINGEdegem, 2650, Belgium
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