New mouthpiece could offer easier sleep apnea treatment

NCT ID NCT07111962

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a custom mouthpiece called OrthoApnea NOA for obstructive sleep apnea, a condition where breathing stops and starts during sleep. Researchers want to see if it can reduce breathing pauses by at least half, to fewer than 5 per hour. They will compare new patients using the NOA to past patients who used other mouthpieces, and also check comfort, side effects, and how often people keep using it.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

OrthoApnea NOA custom mouthpiece

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a more comfortable and easier-to-use treatment option for people with sleep apnea who struggle with CPAP machines.

What could go wrong

This is a non-randomized study comparing new patients to past data, which can introduce bias. The device may not work as well as CPAP for severe cases, and side effects like jaw pain or bite changes are possible.

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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.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University of Alberta

    RECRUITING

    Edmonton, Alberta, T6G2R3, Canada

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