Tongue zaps during sleep test may unlock better apnea treatment
NCT ID NCT03589846
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study looks at how stimulating two tongue muscles (palatoglossus and genioglossus) affects airway opening 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 therapy for sleep apnea.
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashvile, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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