Plain-English translation of NCT00695214 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Phase 2 — Testing in a bigger group (up to a few hundred people) to see if the treatment actually works and is still safe.
This trial tests a procedure called drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE), which uses a thin camera to examine your upper airway while you're in a controlled sleep state. The procedure helps doctors understand exactly where and why your airway is collapsing during sleep, so they can plan the best surgical treatment for you. Researchers are studying how reliable this technique is and how well it predicts which patients will benefit from sleep apnea surgery.
Many people with sleep apnea benefit from surgery, but doctors need better tools to figure out which type of surgery will work best for each individual. This treatment helps identify the exact location of airway collapse, which could lead to more personalized and successful surgical plans.
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If you join this study, you would come in for the drug-induced sleep endoscopy procedure, where doctors will give you medication to help you fall into a sleep-like state, then use a thin camera to examine your upper airway. The researchers will compare the camera findings to other evaluation methods and track whether the procedure helps predict good surgical outcomes. You may also be asked to complete imaging studies or share information about your sleep apnea history.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 11, 2026 · Not medical advice
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