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Filter by:The aim of this pilot study is to gain information on the ability of a continuous negative external pressure collar to safely reduce snoring in primary snorers, and if so to determine whether the reduction in snoring has benefits for both the snorer and the bed partner. This clinical trial will involve both the snorer and his or her bed partner, both of whom must qualify and provide informed consent for participation.
This is an interventional study in which patients with a history of habitual snoring will use the low-pressure CPAP device at home for about 4 weeks. This study is designed to document the adherence of the snorer, the acceptance and comfort of the therapy, and bed partners' subjective report of improvement in sleep quality, and/or reduction or elimination of snoring. Study outcomes will consist of an assessment of the nightly usage time, and questionnaires that the snorer and the bed-partner have to complete before the start of the study and at the end of the study period.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of tracking breathing during sleep with non-contact sensors (for example, microphones or wireless movement sensors). The investigators will use the data collected with these sensors to develop algorithms for tracking breathing during sleep. The investigators will assess the performance of the algorithms by comparing automatic output against manually-generated labels.