hypoglossal nerve stimulator

[Jeremy Koff]

Hi - I'm looking to connect with a few individuals who have a hypoglossal nerve stimulator to learn more about the devices for some research I'm doing. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have a device.

Thank you.

Jeremy

[ChicagoGranny]

This is a CPAP forum. You won't find many here. Maybe not any.

Good luck with your research.

[BlackSpinner]

there was one person a year or two ago who was getting it done. However it was hard to tell if he was for real or just a troll and he never came back to talk about the results.

[49er]

Hi - I'm looking to connect with a few individuals who have a hypoglossal nerve stimulator to learn more about the devices for some research I'm doing. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have a device.

Thank you.

Jeremy

Hi Jeremy,

Have you tried contacting the company to see if they would could put you in touch with patients who have had the procedure?

https://www.inspiresleep.com/

Best of luck with your research.

49er

[palerider]

This is a CPAP forum. You won't find many here. Maybe not any.

Good luck with your research.

probably have better luck over on apnea board.

[Sir NoddinOff]

I found this online. Sounds like it might be more hassle than CPAP, but to each their own.

http://sleepdisorders.about.com/od/slee ... -Apnea.htm

[chunkyfrog]

This sounds like something that could be used on an apnea patient who is unable to use cpap,
for either mental or emotional reasons. For example, intellectual disabilities, or PTSD.
The expense may rule it out for advanced senility.

[BlackSpinner]

This sounds like something that could be used on an apnea patient who is unable to use cpap,
for either mental or emotional reasons. For example, intellectual disabilities, or PTSD.
The expense may rule it out for advanced senility.

That guy a few years ago said they would only take people who failed cpap therapy.

[chunkyfrog]

Wasn't that for a study?
I remember the thread.

[49er]

Wasn't that for a study?

I think you are right CF.

Also, according to this part of the Inspire Therapy Site, https://www.inspiresleep.com/what-is-in ... t-for-you/, there doesn't seem to be a specific requirement that cpap be used for a certain amount of time:

""Is Inspire Therapy Right For You?

You might be a candidate for Inspire therapy if:
you have moderate to severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea (AHI of 20 to 65)
you are unable to use or get consistent benefit from CPAP
you are not significantly overweight
you are over the age of 22""

49er

[grayghost4]

sound like it might be just the thing for "Enchanter"

[brain_cloud]

Wasn't that for a study?

I think you are right CF.

Also, according to this part of the Inspire Therapy Site, https://www.inspiresleep.com/what-is-in ... t-for-you/, there doesn't seem to be a specific requirement that cpap be used for a certain amount of time:

""Is Inspire Therapy Right For You?

You might be a candidate for Inspire therapy if:
you have moderate to severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea (AHI of 20 to 65)
you are unable to use or get consistent benefit from CPAP
you are not significantly overweight
you are over the age of 22""

49er

So you have to be at least 23 years old? How odd. At least 21 I get; maybe even over 21. But over 22??????

Paul J.

[49er]

Wasn't that for a study?

I think you are right CF.

Also, according to this part of the Inspire Therapy Site, https://www.inspiresleep.com/what-is-in ... t-for-you/, there doesn't seem to be a specific requirement that cpap be used for a certain amount of time:

""Is Inspire Therapy Right For You?

You might be a candidate for Inspire therapy if:
you have moderate to severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea (AHI of 20 to 65)
you are unable to use or get consistent benefit from CPAP
you are not significantly overweight
you are over the age of 22""

49er

So you have to be at least 23 years old? How odd. At least 21 I get; maybe even over 21. But over 22??????

Paul J.

Great point Paul. I wonder if during the studies before FDA approval if their research showed that anyone under 23 didn't do as well on the therapy. Just speculating and I guess the only way of finding out the true story is to contact the folks in charge of this therapy to find out the true story.

49er

[brain_cloud]

Wasn't that for a study?

I think you are right CF.

Also, according to this part of the Inspire Therapy Site, https://www.inspiresleep.com/what-is-in ... t-for-you/, there doesn't seem to be a specific requirement that cpap be used for a certain amount of time:

""Is Inspire Therapy Right For You?

You might be a candidate for Inspire therapy if:
you have moderate to severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea (AHI of 20 to 65)
you are unable to use or get consistent benefit from CPAP
you are not significantly overweight
you are over the age of 22""

49er

So you have to be at least 23 years old? How odd. At least 21 I get; maybe even over 21. But over 22??????

Paul J.

Great point Paul. I wonder if during the studies before FDA approval if their research showed that anyone under 23 didn't do as well on the therapy. Just speculating and I guess the only way of finding out the true story is to contact the folks in charge of this therapy to find out the true story.

49er

My theory is even simpler. It's a just typo.

Paul J.

[ChicagoGranny]

I wonder if during the studies before FDA approval if their research showed that anyone under 23 didn't do as well on the therapy.



My theory is even simpler. It's a just typo.

Paul J.

It's simpler than that. They had no test patients under the age of 23.