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CompletedNCT04768543

Stimulation Therapy for Apnea: Reporting Thoughts

Status
Completed
Phase
Study type
Observational
Enrollment
26 (actual)
Sponsor
University of Pittsburgh · Academic / Other
Sex
All
Age
18 Years
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted

Summary

Upper airway stimulation (UAS) via unilateral implantation of a phasic hypoglossal nerve stimulation device is a safe and effective alternative treatment for patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who are unwilling or unable to adhere to positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy. Although adherence to UAS is higher than to PAP, there remain patients who are not using UAS consistently. The aim of this project is to explore critical factors in the use of UAS by OSA patients using qualitative research methods (personal interviews). The proposed study will provide crucial information about patients' concerns regarding UAS use and suggestions for how to support new UAS recipients.

Conditions

Interventions

TypeNameDescription
DEVICEUpper airway stimulation (Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.)phasic hypoglossal nerve stimulation device

Timeline

Start date
2020-03-02
Primary completion
2021-05-01
Completion
2021-05-01
First posted
2021-02-24
Last updated
2022-08-10

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States

Regulatory

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT04768543. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.