Could a whisper in your ear treat sleep apnea?
NCT ID NCT07714330
First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests an in-ear device called WhisperPT that plays soft audio cues when a person sleeps on their back, encouraging them to shift position. It is designed for people with positional obstructive sleep apnea, where breathing problems are worse when lying face-up. The trial measures whether the device reduces breathing pauses and time spent back-sleeping, and how comfortable it is to use.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- an investigational in-ear positional therapy device called WhisperPT that monitors head position and delivers gentle audio cues to discourage back-sleeping
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this device could offer a comfortable, non-invasive way to manage positional sleep apnea without a mask or bulky equipment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device may be uncomfortable or fail to consistently reduce back-sleeping.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Peninsula Sleep Center
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