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Diagnosing Obstructive Sleep Apnea Using Electromyography of the Muscles of the Mouth
NCT06944782 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The investigators will establish how well a novel, quick, and painless way of measuring muscle activity from the mouth and throat works for detecting sleep apnea. This technology is called transmembraneous electromyography (tmEMG). Leveraging two technologies, a new probe capable of recording muscle activity by lightly touching the muscle, as well as a machine learning model for signal interpretation, the investigators will conduct an initial observational feasibility study in phase 1, followed by a larger observational cohort study in phase 2 to assess the performance of deep learning enhanced tmEMG. The study will address a critical unmet need in sleep apnea diagnostics: the availability of an inexpensive, accurate diagnostic test for screening at point of care.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DIAGNOSTIC_TEST Electromyography (EMG) of the Oropharynx
Study Locations (1)
California
- University of California San Diego — San Diego
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-03-24 |
| Est. Completion | 2025-09 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06944782
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06944782 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as an unspecified phase, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of California, San Diego, which has 823 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 4 conditions, with Healthy Volunteers appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Electromyography (EMG) of the Oropharynx is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT06944782 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include California. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06944782 about?
NCT06944782 is a clinical study titled "Diagnosing Obstructive Sleep Apnea Using Electromyography of the Muscles of the Mouth". The investigators will establish how well a novel, quick, and painless way of measuring muscle activity from the mouth and throat works for detecting sleep apnea. This technology is called transmembraneous electromyography (tmEMG). Leveraging two technologies, a new probe capable of recording muscle...
What is the current status of trial NCT06944782?
This trial is currently recruiting. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2025-03-24. Estimated completion is 2025-09.
What conditions does trial NCT06944782 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Healthy Volunteers, OSA, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Electromyography. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06944782?
The interventions under investigation include: Electromyography (EMG) of the Oropharynx (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06944782?
This trial is sponsored by University of California, San Diego, which has 823 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT06944782 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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