Could zapping nerves or muscles help you breathe better at night?
NCT ID NCT06627127
First seen Jun 09, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
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 could reduce apnea events.
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Locations
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Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health, Flinders University
Adelaide, South Australia, 5042, Australia
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Complete ENT
Brisbane, Queensland, 4000, Australia
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Illawara ENT
Wollongong, New South Wales, 2500, Australia
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Perth Head and Neck Surgery
Perth, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
What this could mean
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Active substance
electrical stimulation device
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a new treatment option for obstructive sleep apnea that uses targeted nerve or muscle stimulation.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early proof-of-concept study with only 35 participants. It focuses on feasibility and short-term effects, so results may not lead to a widely available treatment.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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