Sleeping upright after surgery may ease sleep apnea symptoms
NCT ID NCT02152202
First seen May 13, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether sleeping in a semi-upright position (instead of lying flat) on the second night after surgery could prevent sleep apnea from getting worse. 164 adults with sleep apnea who had inpatient surgery took part. The goal was to see if this simple change in sleeping position could reduce breathing pauses and improve oxygen levels.
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Locations
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Mount Sinai Hospital, Department of Anesthesia
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X5, Canada
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Toronto Western Hospital, Department of Aneshtesia
Toronto, Ontario, M5T2S8, Canada
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Toronto Western Hospital, Department of Aneshtesia
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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University Health Network, Department of Anesthesia
Toronto, Ontario, M5T2S8, Canada
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