Small study tests tiny adjustments to sleep apnea device
NCT ID NCT05056766
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how moving an oral appliance forward by just one millimeter at a time affects sleep apnea severity and symptoms like daytime sleepiness. Twenty adults with moderate or severe sleep apnea took part. Researchers measured breathing pauses during sleep and used questionnaires to track fatigue and sleepiness, without knowing the results until the end.
What this could mean
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Active substance
oral appliance advancement (titration)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors fine-tune oral appliance settings for sleep apnea patients, improving symptom relief.
What could go wrong
This is a small, observational study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It does not test a new treatment, only how to adjust an existing one.
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Locations
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CH Valence
Valence, 26953, France