๐ฌIn plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
Hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) is an implantable therapy that treats obstructive sleep apnea.
The study will evaluate the effect of this treatment on cardiovascular and metabolism-related measures to see if it affects patients' risk of medical problems associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Sign in to get the eligibility rules as simple questions to take to your doctor.
๐ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria:
* English-speaking adults (18+ years) who have met surgical efficacy criteria with HGNS, as defined by at least a 50% reduction in apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) to \<20 (with hypopneas defined by 4% oxyhemoglobin desaturations)
* Have been using HGNS therapy for at least 3 months and used HGNS for \>20 hours/week during the past 4 weeks
* Were not using any OSA therapy for at least one month prior to HGNS activation or have had a one-month period of untreated OSA after HGNS activation
Exclusion Criteria:
* Chronic use of opiate medications, illicit drugs, or alcohol dependency
* Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant
* Shift workers, heavy machinery operators, or commercial drivers
* History of severe excessive daytime sleepiness (Epworth Sleepiness Scale score \>16 at time of screening or prior to HGNS), motor vehicle accidents or near-miss incidents due to drowsy driving within the year prior to enrollment
* Significant cardiopulmonary (such as home oxygen requirement), liver, renal, or oncologic disease; neurodegenerative disease; active or recent history of an eating disorder (within the last 5 years)
* Inability to provide informed consent
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What it tests
- No HGNS therapy (HGNS-off)
Columbia University Medical Center
New York, United States
๐ค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ always decide together with your own doctor.