Negative Pressure Neck Therapy for Sleep Apnea
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious, chronic sleep-related breathing disease in which the upper airway repeatedly collapses during sleep, leading to intermittent oxygen deprivation. This pilot study will evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Negative Pressure Neck Therapy (NPNT) in up to 10 healthy participants. Participants will undergo 2 separate home sleep apnea tests (HSAT) approximately 1 week apart and will be randomly assigned to wear the NPNT device at either night 1 or night 2 of HSAT. Participation will include 5 on-site visits and 1 phone call over approximately 1 month.
Who Is on the Research Team?
John A Fleetham, MD
Principal Investigator
VCHA/UBC
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for individuals with a body mass index (BMI) of 42 or less who can speak, read, and write English. It's designed to help those suffering from sleep apnea disorders by testing a new therapy called NPNT.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Acclimatization
Participants undergo a 7-day acclimatization period to the NPNT device
Treatment
Participants use the NPNT device during one night of home sleep apnea testing
Washout
A 7-night washout period between intervention nights
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Negative Pressure Neck Therapy (NPNT)
Trial Overview
The study tests Negative Pressure Neck Therapy (NPNT) on up to 10 healthy participants to see if it's safe and effective for treating obstructive sleep apnea. Participants will use the NPNT device during one of two home sleep tests conducted about a week apart.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
One night of HSAT only, followed by 7 night washout, then one night of HSAT with NPNT intervention.
One night of Home sleep apnea testing (HSAT) with Negative Pressure Neck Therapy (NPNT) intervention, followed by 7 night washout, then one night of HSAT only
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of British Columbia
Lead Sponsor
Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute
Collaborator
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