NCT01186926

Brief Summary

The overall goal of the study is to evaluate the safety, efficacy and therapy settings of the HGNS System for stimulating the hypoglossal nerve to help maintain an open airway in subjects with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Trial Health

100
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
40

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started Mar 2009

Typical duration for phase_2

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 1, 2009

Completed
1.5 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 20, 2010

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 23, 2010

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2010

Completed
2.4 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 1, 2013

Completed
Last Updated

April 15, 2015

Status Verified

December 1, 2011

Enrollment Period

1.8 years

First QC Date

August 20, 2010

Last Update Submit

April 14, 2015

Conditions

Keywords

Obstructive sleep apneaOSAhypoglossal nerve stimulationsleep apnea

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Mean change in AHI measured with in-lab nighttime polysomnography (PSG) compared to baseline

    6 months post-implant

  • Adverse event profile interoperatively, perioperatively, and long term post implant

    1, 3, 6, 12, 24, and 36 months post implant

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Mean change in functional outcomes measured with the Functional Outcomes of Sleep Questionnaire (FOSQ) compared to baseline

    6 months post-implant

Study Arms (1)

HGNS Treatment

EXPERIMENTAL
Device: HGNS Treatment

Interventions

The Apnex Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation (HGNS) System is an implanted medical device that is designed to prevent the tongue from blocking the airway during sleep. It is fully automatic and can be implanted during a simple surgical procedure. After it is implanted, the device is programmed to meet the unique needs of each patient. The device is on when the patient is sleeping, and off when the patient is awake.

HGNS Treatment

Eligibility Criteria

Age21 Years - 70 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Eligibility Criteria 1. Previously diagnosed with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea. 2. Subject has failed or does not tolerate CPAP treatment. 3. Age between 21 and 70 years. 4. Body mass index (BMI) less than or equal to 40

Contact the study team to discuss eligibility requirements. They can help determine if this study is right for you.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Related Publications (1)

  • Eastwood PR, Barnes M, Walsh JH, Maddison KJ, Hee G, Schwartz AR, Smith PL, Malhotra A, McEvoy RD, Wheatley JR, O'Donoghue FJ, Rochford PD, Churchward T, Campbell MC, Palme CE, Robinson S, Goding GS, Eckert DJ, Jordan AS, Catcheside PG, Tyler L, Antic NA, Worsnop CJ, Kezirian EJ, Hillman DR. Treating obstructive sleep apnea with hypoglossal nerve stimulation. Sleep. 2011 Nov 1;34(11):1479-86. doi: 10.5665/sleep.1380.

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Sleep Apnea, ObstructiveSleep Apnea Syndromes

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

ApneaRespiration DisordersRespiratory Tract DiseasesSleep Disorders, IntrinsicDyssomniasSleep Wake DisordersNervous System Diseases

Study Officials

  • Maree Barnes, MD

    Institute for Breathing and Sleep, Austin Health

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • David Hillman, MD

    West Australian Sleep Disorders Research Institute, St. Charles Gardner Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • Doug McEvoy, MD

    Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health, Repatriation General Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • John Wheatley, MD

    Westmead Hospital Dept of Respiratory Medicine

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 20, 2010

First Posted

August 23, 2010

Study Start

March 1, 2009

Primary Completion

December 1, 2010

Study Completion

May 1, 2013

Last Updated

April 15, 2015

Record last verified: 2011-12