Use of Intraoral Suction and Its Effects on Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Description

To learn whether stabilization of the tongue using intraoral suction is tolerable and what effects this approach has on sleep parameters in obstructive sleep apnea.

Conditions

Obstructive Sleep Apnea of Adult

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

To learn whether stabilization of the tongue using intraoral suction is tolerable and what effects this approach has on sleep parameters in obstructive sleep apnea.

Use of Intraoral Suction and Its Effects on Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Use of Intraoral Suction and Its Effects on Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Condition
Obstructive Sleep Apnea of Adult
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Jamaica Plain

VA Boston Healthcare System, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, United States, 02130

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study

    18 Years to 80 Years

    Sexes Eligible for Study

    ALL

    Accepts Healthy Volunteers

    No

    Collaborators and Investigators

    VA Boston Healthcare System,

    Ravi Rasalingam, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, VA Boston Healthcare System

    Study Record Dates

    2024-10