Cold laser could help sleep apnea sufferers who still struggle with mouthpiece

NCT ID NCT06960200

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of Alberta Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a non-surgical laser treatment for people with obstructive sleep apnea who still have breathing problems even after using a dental mouthpiece. The laser aims to stiffen the soft palate and tongue to keep the airway open during sleep. Researchers will enroll 528 adults to see if adding this therapy improves their sleep apnea index.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: non-surgical laser therapy (phototherapy)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a new, non-invasive option for sleep apnea patients who don't get enough help from a dental mouthpiece.
What could go wrong: This is a phase 2 trial, so it's still early. The laser therapy may not improve breathing enough, and long-term benefits are not yet known.

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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.

OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E1
RECRUITING

Edmonton, Canada

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