The study will investigate the treatment effect of bilateral genioglossus muscle stimulation on upper airway collapsibility during drug-induced sleep endoscopy in patients implanted with the Inspire hypoglossal nerve stimulator.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
The intervention is testing the effect of unilateral versus bilateral hypoglossal nerve stimulation on upper airway collapsibility during drug-induced sleep endoscopy
Upper Airway Collapsability Measures
PhOP - Pharangeal Opening Pressure, the minimum CPAP level needed to have an unobstructed airway
Time frame: During DISE - during the 20 minutes that the Drug Induced Sleep Endoscopy Occurs.
Upper Airway Collapsability Measures
Pcrit - Critical Pressure, the maximum CPAP level where the airway is obstructed
Time frame: During DISE - during the 20 minutes that the Drug Induced Sleep Endoscopy Occurs
Difference in Voltage Requirements
Difference in voltage between Inspire Device and External Stimulator during unilateral and bilateral stimulation
Time frame: During DISE - During the 20 minutes during which the Drug Induced Sleep Endoscopy occurs
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