New study aims to end guesswork in sleep apnea implant success

This study looks at 60 people with moderate to severe sleep apnea who are being evaluated for a nerve stimulator implant (Inspire). During a routine sleep endoscopy, researchers will measure how the airway responds to direct muscle stimulation. They want to see if these measurements can predict who will have a good response to the implant, defined as a 50% reduction in apnea events. The goal is to improve patient selection and avoid implanting the device in people who won't benefit.