Diagnosing Obstructive Sleep Apnea Using Electromyography of the Muscles of the Mouth (NCT06944782)
BREATH: Breakthrough Research in Electromyography for the Assessment of Sleep-disordered BreaTHing
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The investigators will establish how well a novel, quick, and painless way of measuring muscle activity from the mouth and throat works for detecting sleep apnea. This technology is called transmembraneous electromyography (tmEMG). Leveraging two technologies, a new probe capable of recording muscle activity by lightly touching the muscle, as well as a machine learning model for signal interpretation, the investigators will conduct an initial observational feasibility study in phase 1, followed by a larger observational cohort study in phase 2 to assess the performance of deep learning enhanced tmEMG. The study will address a critical unmet need in sleep apnea diagnostics: the availability of an inexpensive, accurate diagnostic test for screening at point of care.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of California San Diego — San Diego, California
Age range: 18 Years to 80 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Electromyography (EMG) of the Oropharynx (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of California San Diego — San Diego, California
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (858) 246-2154
Email: sleepresearch@health.ucsd.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.