Scientists probe Tongue's secret role in sleep apnea
NCT ID NCT04322097
Summary
This study aimed to understand exactly how different tongue muscles work to keep the airway open in people with obstructive sleep apnea. Researchers tested 133 adults, some using an implanted nerve stimulator device, during a sleep endoscopy procedure. The goal was to gather detailed information to help improve future treatments for this common sleep disorder.
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Pennsylvania Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States
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