Patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) often experience more frequent and severe breathing disturbances when sleeping in the supine (back-sleeping) position compared with non-supine positions. Positional therapy aims to reduce time spent sleeping in the supine position, but existing treatment options may be limited by comfort and effectiveness. This study evaluates the effectiveness and usability of WhisperPT, an investigational in-ear positional therapy device that delivers gentle audio cues during sleep to encourage participants to move from the supine to a non-supine sleeping position. The study will assess the device's ability to reduce the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), decrease time spent sleeping supine, and evaluate participant comfort and ease of use.
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
-Active medical conditions that would prevent study participation as determined by the principal investigator, including: Inability to easily move from between back and side in both directions Inability to sleep in lateral or supine position due to injury or a medical condition OR inability to sleep in a non-elevated/ tilted bed
Participants with cochlear implants or those who will be affected by small magnets in the ear
mswertfager@sleepdev.com408-499-6884
After completing a WatchPAT home sleep study, participants use WhisperPT's positional therapy device for a 3-day acclimation period, followed by a repeat WatchPAT home sleep study with positional therapy in place.
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