Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has received an Indian patent for a newly developed ‘Mandibular Advancement Device’ intended for the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). The device has been designed and patented under the Indian Patent Act as a management aid for OSA, a common sleep disorder characterized by repetitive episodes of upper airway obstruction during sleep.
About Sleep Apnea and the Device
Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a condition causing breathing interruptions during sleep, leading to reduced oxygen levels and fragmented sleep. The Mandibular Advancement Device works by repositioning the lower jaw (mandible) forward to keep the airway open, thus reducing apnea episodes. BHU’s patented device represents an innovative contribution to non-invasive treatment options for patients suffering from OSA.
Significance of the Patent
The granting of the patent recognizes the originality and utility of the Mandibular Advancement Device developed by BHU researchers, promoting indigenous medical technology advancement. This achievement reflects BHU’s commitment to health-related research impacting patient care and treatment methodologies.
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NIRF #6 (2025)Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1916View details
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NIRF #37 (2025)Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar UniversityLucknow, Uttar PradeshAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1996View details
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Central UniversityAllahabad UniversityPrayagraj, Uttar PradeshAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1887View detailsRGNAU
Central UniversityRajiv Gandhi National Aviation UniversityRaebareli, Uttar PradeshAdmission: Own EntranceEst. 2013View detailsRLBCA
Central UniversityRani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural UniversityJhansi, Uttar PradeshAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, ICAR AIEEAEst. 2014View detailsImpact for Patients and Research
The patented device offers patients with OSA an alternative to other treatments like Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy, which some patients find uncomfortable. This invention may lead to improved patient compliance and better management of sleep apnea symptoms.
What to Watch Next
BHU may collaborate with medical device manufacturers or healthcare providers to bring the Mandibular Advancement Device to market for clinical use. Ongoing research and clinical trials might further validate the device’s effectiveness and scope of application.
