How it Works
Inspire works inside the body with a patient’s natural breathing process to treat sleep apnea. Mild stimulation opens the airway during sleep, allowing oxygen to flow naturally. The patient uses a small handheld remote to turn the device on before bed and off when they wake up.
Who is a Candidate?
Inspire Therapy is not for everyone and patients will have to meet several characteristics:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Have moderate to severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Be unable to use a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine
- Not have certain diseases or conditions that disqualify you as a candidate
- Are not significantly overweight
How Well Does it Work?
The safety and efficacy of Inspire was evaluated during the STAR clinical trial. Five-year STAR trial outcomes show patients using Inspire experience significant reductions in sleep apnea events and significant improvements in quality-of-life measures. There have been over 150 peer-reviewed publications on Inspire. These publications show results consistent with those seen in the STAR trial.