New splintless jaw surgery could improve sleep apnea treatment
NCT ID NCT07598461
First seen May 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a newer, splintless method of jaw surgery is more accurate and safer than the traditional splint-based 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 surgical precision, safety, and cost-effectiveness over several years.
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Amsterdam UMC
Amsterdam, North Holland, 1105 AZ, Netherlands
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What this could mean
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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 splintless approach is newer and may have unknown risks or higher costs.
Conditions
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