Mechanism:

• Go2Silence is a positional therapy device that uses electronic components and different materials to help manage snoring and sleep apnea symptoms.
• It encourages sleeping in lateral positions, which improves upper airway cross-sectional area, allowing for easier breathing and reduced sleep apnea.

Safety and Side Effects:

• No reported side effects.
  

Patient Eligibility:

• The device is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe snoring and apnea symptoms (using the electronic component + PU sphere) or mild to moderate symptoms (using the electronic component + silicon magnetic strip).
• Patients should check with their physician for diagnosis and treatment of OSA before using this device.

Clinical Data:

• While there are no specific clinical data supporting Go2Silence’s use for managing snoring and sleep apnea, the underlying principles have a strong evidence base in positional therapy for obstructive sleep apnea.
• The available studies demonstrate that positional therapy, such as sleeping in the lateral recumbent posture, can improve upper airway shape and size, decrease respiratory events, and reduce snoring rates in patients with positional-dependent snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea.
• Positional therapy has been shown to be as effective as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy for patients with positional obstructive sleep apnea (POSA), particularly in those who are intolerant to CPAP therapy.
• Studies suggest that the use of a positional device, such as a vest-type device or a sleep position trainer (SPT), can effectively decrease snoring and improve sleep-related quality of life in position-dependent snorers with or without mild obstructive sleep apnea.

Cost:

• $199