New splintless jaw surgery could improve sleep apnea treatment
NCT ID NCT07598461
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a newer 'splintless' jaw surgery is more accurate and safer than the standard method for treating obstructive sleep apnea. About 66 adults with moderate to severe sleep apnea who cannot use CPAP will be randomly assigned to one of the two surgeries. Researchers will measure how precisely the jaws are moved, along with safety and cost, over several years.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Splintless maxillomandibular advancement surgery
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could make jaw surgery for sleep apnea more precise and safer, potentially improving outcomes and reducing complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 66 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The surgery itself carries risks like infection or nerve damage.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Amsterdam UMC
Amsterdam, North Holland, 1105 AZ, Netherlands
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