Jaw surgery may boost sleep apnea Patients' quality of life
NCT ID NCT04618991
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a jaw-widening surgery (surgically assisted maxillary expansion) could improve quality of life in 9 adults with obstructive sleep apnea. Participants completed sleep questionnaires before surgery and again 3 months and 1 year after. The goal was to see if the surgery helped them breathe better and feel better day-to-day.
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Service d'ORL, Hôpital Saint Antoine
Paris, 75013, France
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