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Pilot Study of Negative Pressure Neck Therapy (NPNT)
Sponsor: University of British Columbia
Summary
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious, chronic sleep-related breathing disease in which the upper airway repeatedly collapses during sleep, leading to intermittent oxygen deprivation. This pilot study will evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Negative Pressure Neck Therapy (NPNT) in up to 10 healthy participants. Participants will undergo 2 separate home sleep apnea tests (HSAT) approximately 1 week apart and will be randomly assigned to wear the NPNT device at either night 1 or night 2 of HSAT. Participation will include 5 on-site visits and 1 phone call over approximately 1 month.
Official title: A Proof-of-concept Pilot Study to Determine the Safety and Effectiveness of the Negative Pressure Neck Therapy (NPNT) in Healthy Participants.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
19 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
10
Start Date
2026-01
Completion Date
2026-12
Last Updated
2025-12-24
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Negative Pressure Neck Therapy (NPNT)
Negative pressure neck therapy (NPNT) is a self-contained, non-invasive, soft, flexible, external neck collar
Locations (2)
Centre for Lung Health
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Leon Judah Blackmore Centre for Sleep Disorders
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada