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  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Medical Device Technology

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  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects millions globally, with moderate to severe cases often failing Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy.
  • Upper airway stimulation (UAS) presents a viable alternative treatment for OSA patients.
  • Current evidence supports UAS with respiratory sensing (Inspire Medical Systems) in larger cohorts and longer follow-up studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the comparative efficacy of upper airway stimulation with and without respiratory sensing for treating obstructive sleep apnea.
  • To identify the need for further research and long-term data to optimize neurostimulation procedures for OSA.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing evidence on upper airway stimulation technologies for OSA treatment.
  • Anticipation of data from the planned phase III study THN#2 for stimulation without respiratory sensing.
  • Supportive role of the German Society of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology's task force for neurostimulation in sleep apnea.

Main Results:

  • Upper airway stimulation with respiratory sensing demonstrates a high level of evidence for treating moderate to severe OSA.
  • Comparative data between UAS with and without respiratory sensing are currently insufficient.
  • Long-term results and procedural optimization require additional investigation.

Conclusions:

  • Upper airway stimulation is an effective treatment for CPAP-intolerant patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea.
  • Further studies are essential to compare different UAS modalities and establish long-term outcomes.
  • The German sleep medicine community actively supports research in neurostimulation for OSA.