Compact Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator Delivers 93% Airway Opening in Sleep Apnea Trial
Researchers at Flinders University tested a smaller electrode for hypoglossal nerve stimulation to treat obstructive sleep apnea. In a short trial, 13 of 14 participants had their airway opened during stimulation (93% success), with a 90-minute ultrasound-guided procedure that is less invasive than current implants. If validated in larger, real-world studies, this approach could provide a quicker, more customizable alternative to CPAP and existing HNS. Further development and testing are planned.