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    • Sleep Medicine
    • Biomedical Engineering

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    • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects 1-5% of adults, with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) being the standard treatment.
    • CPAP therapy suffers from low patient adherence and acceptance due to discomfort and inconvenience.
    • Alternative OSA treatments are needed, focusing on maintaining airway patency through natural mechanisms like neuromodulation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the concept, scientific rationale, and technical aspects of hypoglossal nerve stimulation for OSA.
    • To summarize the findings from clinical studies investigating hypoglossal nerve stimulation devices.
    • To assess the potential of hypoglossal nerve stimulation as an alternative or adjunctive therapy for OSA.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on hypoglossal nerve stimulation for OSA.
    • Analysis of clinical trial data for various hypoglossal stimulation devices.
    • Evaluation of the mechanism of action and technical implementation of the therapy.

    Main Results:

    • Hypoglossal nerve stimulation demonstrates significant promise for treating moderate-to-severe OSA.
    • Clinical studies indicate potential efficacy and patient acceptance.
    • The therapy functions by stimulating the hypoglossal nerve to control upper airway muscles.

    Conclusions:

    • Hypoglossal nerve stimulation is a highly promising treatment for OSA.
    • It may serve as a complementary therapy to CPAP or an alternative for non-compliant patients.
    • Further research may establish it as a first-line OSA treatment, potentially challenging CPAP's dominance.