Comfort And Effectiveness Of Using Vortexpap To Control Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Posted Date: Apr 18, 2024
- Investigator: Liran Oren
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- Type of Study: Device
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder that causes breathing to repeatedly stop and start during sleep because muscles in the throat relax and block the airway. This sleep disorder is typically treated with CPAP therapy, where a machine delivers continuous airflow that pressurizes the airway and keeps it open. It requires the patient to wear a tight-fitting mask, which patients often cite as the main reason for discontinuing the therapy. Our solution, which we call VortexPAP, eliminates the requirement for a tight seal. It’s based on the reapplication of “vortex airflow,” a proven flow control mechanism commonly used in aerospace engineering. The unique aerodynamic properties of vortex airflow enable it to pressurize the upper airways without needing a tight-fitting mask. The goals of this study is to assess the comfort and effectiveness of using VortexPAP.
Criteria:
Recent (<18 Months) Diagnosis Of Osa
Keywords:
Cpap, Osa, Vortexpap
For More Information:
Dr. Liran Oren
513-558-1719
liran.oren@uc.edu