Can tongue zaps predict sleep apnea treatment success?

NCT ID NCT03589846

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 37 times

Summary

This study looks at how stimulating two tongue muscles (palatoglossus and genioglossus) affects airway collapse during a sleep endoscopy procedure. Researchers will measure airway size with and without stimulation in 60 adults with obstructive sleep apnea who cannot use CPAP. The goal is to gather basic data to improve nerve stimulation therapies for sleep apnea.

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Locations

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Nashvile, Tennessee, 37232, United States

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