The startup has developed a wearable ultrasound device that provides real-time imaging of airway obstructions during sleep to diagnose and treat obstructive sleep apnea. This non-invasive technology enables clinicians to accurately identify and select effective treatment options from the outset.
Funding
$240K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by repeated episodes of upper airway obstruction during sleep, leading to reduced airflow and decreased blood oxygen levels. Current methods for diagnosing and treating OSA often involve a trial-and-error process due to the diverse underlying causes and obstruction sites, resulting in poor patient compliance and treatment outcomes.
Solution
Sonosa Medical is developing a wearable ultrasound system designed to provide real-time imaging of airway obstructions during sleep, enabling precision therapy management for OSA. The non-invasive device aims to visualize obstructions during normal sleep, allowing clinicians to accurately identify the causes and locations of airway collapse. This direct visualization facilitates the selection and titration of effective treatment options from the outset, eliminating the need for exhaustive trial and error. By providing the right information early in the diagnostic process, Sonosa Medical intends to save patients and clinicians time, money, and frustration.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes clinicians and sleep specialists involved in the diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.
Features
- Wearable ultrasound device for real-time imaging of upper airway during sleep.
- Non-invasive technology to visualize the location and cause of airway obstructions.
- Aids in the selection and titration of appropriate OSA treatments.