Developing a new tool to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea using advanced technology

BREATH: Breakthrough Research in Electromyography for the Assessment of Sleep-disordered BreaTHing

['FUNDING_OTHER'] · POWELL MANSFIELD, INC. · NIH-11008902

This study is testing a new tool to help doctors easily and accurately diagnose obstructive sleep apnea, especially for people in areas where healthcare is hard to access, so they can get the right treatment faster.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_OTHER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorPOWELL MANSFIELD, INC. (nih funded)
Locations1 site (SAN DIEGO, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-11008902 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research aims to create and validate a new diagnostic tool called Deep Learning-enhanced Transmembranous Electromyography (DL-tmEMG) for detecting obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The project will first assess the feasibility of this tool in a small group of adult patients, followed by a larger study to ensure its accuracy across diverse populations. The goal is to make OSA diagnosis more accessible and efficient, especially in areas with limited healthcare resources. By integrating various data sources, the research seeks to improve personalized management of OSA.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults over 21 years old who are being evaluated for obstructive sleep apnea.

Not a fit: Patients under 21 years old or those without symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate and accessible diagnoses of obstructive sleep apnea, improving treatment outcomes for patients.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using advanced diagnostic tools for sleep disorders, indicating potential success for this novel approach.

Where this research is happening

SAN DIEGO, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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