Trans Nasal Insufflation for the Treatment of Snoring
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Insomnia Sleep Studies, Pulmonary, Pulmonary |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Psychiatry / Psychology, Pulmonary / Respiratory Diseases |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 21 - Any |
| Updated: | 9/20/2018 |
| Start Date: | July 2004 |
| End Date: | March 2006 |
Trans Nasal Insufflation for the Treatment of Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
This research is being done to examine if a nasal cannula can be used to keep the throat open
during sleep, thereby treating sleep apnea.
People with sleep apnea and people who snore without sleep apnea may take part in this study.
Sleep apnea is a disorder caused by pauses in breathing due to repetitive closure of the
throat. The most common form of treatment for sleep apnea is continuous positive airway
pressure (CPAP) therapy. While CPAP therapy remains the simplest and most effective treatment
for snoring and sleep apnea, patients have to wear a nasal mask throughout the night. For
this reason, patients often have difficulty sticking to therapy.
Participants enrolled in this study will spend 3-nights in a sleep laboratory. In all nights,
the investigators will monitor your sleep and your breathing throughout the night. The
investigators will apply several electrodes (sensors) to your scalp and face to monitor your
sleep and breathing, and other sensors to your chest, abdomen, cheek, and a finger to monitor
your breathing and oxygen level.
during sleep, thereby treating sleep apnea.
People with sleep apnea and people who snore without sleep apnea may take part in this study.
Sleep apnea is a disorder caused by pauses in breathing due to repetitive closure of the
throat. The most common form of treatment for sleep apnea is continuous positive airway
pressure (CPAP) therapy. While CPAP therapy remains the simplest and most effective treatment
for snoring and sleep apnea, patients have to wear a nasal mask throughout the night. For
this reason, patients often have difficulty sticking to therapy.
Participants enrolled in this study will spend 3-nights in a sleep laboratory. In all nights,
the investigators will monitor your sleep and your breathing throughout the night. The
investigators will apply several electrodes (sensors) to your scalp and face to monitor your
sleep and breathing, and other sensors to your chest, abdomen, cheek, and a finger to monitor
your breathing and oxygen level.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Consenting adults over the age of 21
- Diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea
Exclusion Criteria:
- Unstable cardiovascular disease
- Uncontrolled hypertension (BP > 190/110)
- Severe intrinsic lung diseases (supplemental O2 > 2 L/min during the day)
- History of chronic renal insufficiency
- History of hepatic insufficiency
- Pregnancy
- Bleeding disorders or Coumadin use
- Sleep Disorders other than Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
- Tracheostomy
- Allergy to lidocaine
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