A Message from Brian Skotko

Does your child with Down syndrome have trouble wearing a CPAP mask for the treatment of severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)? We are doing a research study to see if placing a surgically implanted nerve stimulator to treat OSA significantly improves the neurocognition and expressive language skills in people with Down syndrome, ages 10-21. This device has already been tested and FDA-approved for use in adults with moderate to severe OSA who are unable to use CPAP. If you are interested in learning more about this research study, and whether you/your child would be an appropriate candidate, please contact the research team by calling Dr. Hartnick at (617) 573-4206 or by e-mail at Christopher_Hartnick@meei.harvard.edu.