SLEEP APNEA, OBSTRUCTIVE

This completed study tested a remote, self-guided lifestyle program for 696 veterans with obesity and obstructive sleep apnea. Participants watched videos, completed handouts, and tracked their eating and activity, with optional coaching. The goal was to see if this low-cost appr…

This study tested whether managing sleep apnea remotely (via telemedicine) can lower blood pressure as effectively as traditional in-person clinic visits. About 344 adults with suspected obstructive sleep apnea took part. Researchers compared 24-hour blood pressure readings betwe…

This study tested a wearable ring called the Belun Ring Pulse Oximeter to see if it can accurately screen for obstructive sleep apnea. Seventy adults wore the ring during a standard overnight sleep lab test. The ring measures oxygen levels, heart rate, and movement. Researchers c…

This study looked at whether a home sleep apnea test (HSAT) works as well as an in-lab sleep study for children who had their tonsils removed to treat obstructive sleep apnea. Sixty-two children aged 5-12 took both tests. The goal was to see if the home test could accurately meas…

This study looked at whether sucking on ice (oral cryotherapy) can reduce sore throat and improve daily life in people with sleep apnea after robotic surgery. 64 adults took part. The goal was to see if this simple, low-cost method could ease pain and help patients get back to no…

This early study tested whether a small electrode placed near the hypoglossal nerve could be used to treat obstructive sleep apnea. 14 people who could not use CPAP machines had the device temporarily placed during a procedure. Researchers checked if the stimulation made the tong…

This completed study with 40 participants explored factors that might predict obstructive sleep apnea in people with Down syndrome. Researchers used a range of assessments, including sleep studies, heart monitoring, and exercise tests, to identify early warning signs. The goal is…

This study looks at how sleep apnea and low oxygen levels affect muscle strength and breathing in people with chronic spinal cord injury. Researchers will measure hand grip strength and muscle activity in 30 participants with and without sleep apnea. The goal is to better underst…

This study looked at whether treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can also reduce pain and problems in the jaw and face, known as temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Forty-one adults with OSA but not yet on treatment were checked for TMD before starting therapy and again after a…

This study tested whether stimulating certain nerves or muscles in the throat can improve breathing in people with obstructive sleep apnea. Researchers placed temporary electrodes and measured airflow during sleep in 35 adults. The goal was to see if this approach is feasible and…

This completed study tested two different methods for positioning a dental sleep appliance used to treat obstructive sleep apnea. Eleven adults each tried both a standard forward-jaw technique and a technique based on saying certain sounds. The goal was to see if the speech-based…

This early study tested whether a small electrode placed near the nerve that controls tongue movement could help people with obstructive sleep apnea. Fourteen adults who already needed surgery took part. The main goal was to see if the approach was safe and could make the tongue …

This study looked at whether a special camera test done during sleep (called drug-induced sleep endoscopy) can help doctors choose the right non-CPAP treatment for people with obstructive sleep apnea. 35 adults who could not use CPAP took part. The goal was to see if this approac…

This study looked at how much each millimeter of advancement of an oral appliance (a custom mouthpiece) helps people with sleep apnea. Twenty adults with moderate or severe sleep apnea who could not use a CPAP machine took part. Researchers measured changes in breathing pauses an…

This study looked at whether a nutrition and behavior change program could help reduce sleep apnea in people who are overweight or obese. About 400 adults took part, and researchers measured changes in sleep apnea risk, daytime sleepiness, and weight loss. The goal was to see if …