Plain-English translation of NCT07466888 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing functional electrical stimulation — a technique that uses mild electrical pulses to activate and strengthen muscles — applied to your tongue. Researchers want to see if adjusting the frequency of these electrical pulses can make your tongue muscle stronger and thicker, which may help reduce sleep apnea symptoms.
Obstructive sleep apnea happens when the tongue and throat muscles relax too much during sleep, blocking your airway. If this treatment can safely strengthen these muscles, it could help keep your airway open while you sleep and reduce snoring and breathing pauses.
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You will come in for a single visit where researchers will apply electrical stimulation pads to your chin and tongue area. Before, during, and after the stimulation, they will use ultrasound to measure your tongue muscle and check its strength with a simple pressure-measuring device. You'll receive stimulation at different frequencies in random order while blinded to which frequency is being used, and you'll answer questions about any discomfort and how you feel.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 6, 2026 · Not medical advice
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