Study title: Minimally invasive electrical stimulation of the nerve hypoglossal for treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.
Study device: Medtronic 8-contact Vectris subcompact or compact electrode.
Study design: This is an initial feasibility study that seeks to determine the safety and effectiveness of a minimally invasive technique to implant a hypoglossal nerve stimulation electrode in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
Subjects meeting study eligibility criteria will be implanted with a Medtronic 8-contact Vectris subcompact or compact electrode.
In the follow-up visits, quality of life and sleepiness scales (Epworth) will be performed, and on days 4 and 7 a control polysomnography. All results will be compared with the baseline data obtained at the start of the study.
Study Size: Up to 30 subjects may be enrolled to achieve a number of implanted subjects between 10 to 20.
Study Duration: Total expected duration per subject is approximately 10 days. The study is estimated to take 6 months.
Objective of the study: The main objective is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a minimally invasive technique to implant a hypoglossal nerve stimulation electrode in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.