ENT-guided cervical nerve stimulation for central sleep apnea
Official title: ENT-based Approach to Cervical Phrenic Nerve Stimulation for the Treatment of Central Sleep Apnea
Funded at Coridea, LLC · NIH-11414970 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new, less invasive outpatient procedure to stimulate the phrenic nerve could help people with central sleep apnea breathe better at night.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Coridea, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2025 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,034,896 |
| NIH project number | 5R44HL178050-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11414970 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults diagnosed with central sleep apnea who are candidates for phrenic nerve stimulation and suitable for outpatient outpatient procedures.
✕Less likely to help
Patients unable to undergo outpatient procedures or those not indicated for phrenic nerve stimulation may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project aims to test a simplified cervical surgical approach to stimulate the phrenic nerve in adults with central sleep apnea, potentially allowing sleep doctors and ENT specialists to perform the treatment in an outpatient setting. By reducing surgical complexity and eliminating the need for lengthy thoracic procedures, it seeks to broaden access to a proven therapy. The study will validate the safety and practicality of the outpatient technique and how it integrates with sleep medicine care pathways.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could access a safer, simpler treatment for central sleep apnea with less time in the hospital and quicker recovery.
How similar studies have gone: Phrenic nerve stimulation is an approved therapy, but current methods require invasive thoracic surgery; this approach is a novel, simplified outpatient option.
Where this research is happening
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Coridea, LLC
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gelfand, Mark — Coridea, LLC
- Study coordinator: Gelfand, Mark
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.