RecruitingSleep Apnea, Obstructive
Nasal vs Oral Breathing in Drug Induced Sleep vs Natural Sleep
Eligible age
18+ yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
This project will provide important new information regarding (1) the relationship between route of breathing and airway collapsibility and (2) whether route of breathing during DISE (Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy) is representative of natural sleep.
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania
You may qualify if…
- ✓ • Adults (≥ 18yrs) that underwent clinical evaluation at the CPAP Alternatives Clinic at Penn Otorhinolaryngology.
- ✓ Must have at least mild OSA (AHI\>5)
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ • Sleep study with an AHI\<5, \>25% of total events being central or mixed events, or inability to achieve adequate drug-induced sleep.
- ✕ Upper Respiratory Illness at the time of the DISE.
Where it's recruiting
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT06789770 · last updated 2026-03-13