LivaNova (Nasdaq: LIVN) + today announced positive outcomes from a study of its nerve stimulator system for treating sleep apnea.
The company said its OSPREY clinical trial achieved a positive predictive outcome and concluded enrollment earlier than anticipated. This means the company projects a greater than 97.5% probability that OSPREY successfully meets its primary endpoint.
London-based LivaNova’s OSPREY trial evaluates its aura6000 hypoglossal nerve stimulator system. It pits the system against a no-stimulation control group in subjects with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). These patients failed with or are unwilling to use positive airway pressure (PAP) treatment.
Following the milestone, LivaNova said investigators plan to continue long-term follow-ups through the primary endpoint and beyond.
The trial its primary efficacy endpoint as the demonstration that the apnea-hypopnea…