SLEEP APNEA

This study looked at whether using a CPAP machine at night can reduce the amount of time people spend in atrial fibrillation (an irregular heart rhythm). The study included 25 adults with both sleep apnea and a type of AFib that comes and goes. Researchers measured changes in hea…

This study tested whether a special pacemaker algorithm can accurately diagnose sleep apnea in people with heart problems. Researchers also looked for a link between sleep apnea severity and a hormone called aldosterone. The study involved 66 adults who already needed a pacemaker…

This study looked at 558 adults with mild to moderate sleep apnea who also don't get enough sleep. The goal was to find which of two programs works best to reduce daytime sleepiness. Researchers measured sleepiness with a questionnaire and also checked blood pressure and blood ve…

This study tested a group-based program to help people with moderate-to-severe sleep apnea use their Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) machine more consistently. 56 adults who were not using their machine enough were split into two groups: one attended a sleep apnea management class…

This small pilot study tested whether custom 3D-printed masks could help children with sleep apnea use their CPAP machines more comfortably. Fifteen children had their faces scanned to create a personalized mask, which they used for about six months. Researchers measured how ofte…

This study tested a phone-based health coaching program to help people with sleep apnea use their positive airway pressure (PAP) machine more consistently. 27 adults who were not using their device enough took part. The goal was to see if coaching could improve how often and how …

This study involved 209 adults with moderate to severe sleep apnea who were not currently on treatment. Researchers tested new ways to measure the condition's impact on the body, such as oxygen drops, heart rate changes, and sleep disruptions. The goal was to better understand wh…

This study looked at whether treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can also reduce pain and problems in the jaw and face (temporomandibular disorders, or TMD). Researchers followed 40 adults with OSA who had not yet started treatment. They checked for TMD signs and symptoms befo…

This study followed over 200 sleep apnea patients from a large European database to see what health problems they developed over time, such as heart issues, diabetes, cancers, or death. Researchers also checked whether using a CPAP machine (the standard treatment) affected these …