Could your phone diagnose sleep apnea? new trial tests app in cancer patients
NCT ID NCT06896448
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a smartphone app called Apneal can help screen for obstructive sleep apnea in people with head and neck cancer. Sleep apnea is common but often missed in these patients, and current diagnosis requires expensive equipment. Participants use the app at home overnight to record breathing data. The goal is to see if the app works well enough for routine clinical use.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Apneal smartphone application
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a simple, at-home way to screen for sleep apnea in head and neck cancer patients, improving early diagnosis and quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small feasibility study with only 20 participants. The app is still under validation and may not be accurate enough for routine use.
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CHU Caen
RECRUITINGCaen, France, 14000, France
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