Alaxostent

Anyone hear anything about the availability of the alaxostent. Maybe a clinical trial that I could try to get involved in. Last night was a terrible night for aerophagia. I deal with it everyday but last night was very bad. Looking at alternatives to pap. Even I'd it isn't a complete solution just something that allows me to lower the pressure

Right now my pressure is 14.4 min epap 5.6 ps and the ipap max is set at 21. I average 1.5 ahi

Greg Riddle wrote:Anyone hear anything about the availability of the alaxostent (sic).

It is available by prescription to all EU residents. The producer's website specifically states it is not available in the U.S.

I believe it is correct that they have not even begun the process for U.S. FDA approval. This is a case where our stupid government needs to develop a short process for U.S. FDA approval of treatments already approved in EU countries. Something like, just submit a one-page form including the EU registration number and get approval within 10 days.

AlaxoStent website - http://www.alaxo.com/alaxostent_eng.html

You might want to look at their efficacy chart - reduced untreated AHI of 31 to 19. I'll stick with CPAP.

But if you just can't get CPAP to work ...

Greg Riddle wrote:Anyone hear anything about the availability of the alaxostent. Maybe a clinical trial that I could try to get involved in. Last night was a terrible night for aerophagia. I deal with it everyday but last night was very bad. Looking at alternatives to pap. Even I'd it isn't a complete solution just something that allows me to lower the pressure

Right now my pressure is 14.4 min epap 5.6 ps and the ipap max is set at 21. I average 1.5 ahi

Greg,

You're in the US right? If you are, you might want to go to this link, http://www.alaxo.com/company.html and click on the contact email to find out if they know when the device might be approved. My guess is they have no idea but it doesn't hurt to ask.

What else have have you tried to lower the pressure? I have found using a neck collar helps but for me, it ends up being so uncomfortable, I take it off. But other forum members have had a very positive experiences using one.

49er

I'd I have to I'll use both. I just can't handle the higher pressure

Greg Riddle wrote:I'd I have to I'll use both. I just can't handle the higher pressure

Greg,

I am really speculating here but maybe some wearing some type of snoring device or mouthguard with your mask might also enable you to lower the pressure. I know wearing a neck collar definitely does but I wanted to give you other ideas in case wearing one didn't appeal to you.

Too bad about the statistics that CG posted because it really looked interesting.

49er

You can download a video here.
http://www.alaxo.com/video/AlaxoStentPS ... esktop.m4v

In the USA Isn't there a stent that can be permanently placed in the throat by a surgeon? I seem to remember somebody wrote that up last year.

ChicagoGranny wrote:

Greg Riddle wrote:Anyone hear anything about the availability of the alaxostent (sic).

It is available by prescription to all EU residents. . . .

So, we would have to ESTABLISH RESIDENCY in the EU in order to get it now?
None of this "Fly there, get the procedure, fly home", like folks do for hips or disc replacements.
That bites.

Sir NoddinOff wrote:In the USA Isn't there a stent that can be permanently placed in the throat by a surgeon?

No, there is nothing approved by the FDA.