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Holy Name Medical Center Now Offers Inspire V™ Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

June 25, 2026

People with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) now have access to a safe, effective treatment alternative to the traditional Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine, the Inspire V™ system. Holy Name is offering this next-generation implantable device, which features the latest neurostimulator technology along with a Bluetooth® remote for patients and an updated programmer for physicians.

For the estimated 30 million Americans living with OSA, the muscles in the back of their throat and tongue collapse during sleep, blocking airflow and causing repeated pauses in breathing. These breathing interruptions disturb sleep, preventing quality rest. Left untreated, OSA can increase the risk of serious health conditions, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, depression and reduced life expectancy.

The Inspire V system is implanted under the skin near the patient’s collarbone during an outpatient procedure. The system features a streamlined design that makes the procedure more efficient. Its integrated respiratory sensor eliminates the need for a separate sensing lead, allowing the device to detect breathing patterns directly from within the implant.

The device works by sending gentle electrical pulses to the hypoglossal nerve, the nerve that controls tongue movement, causing the tongue to move forward. This keeps the patient’s airway open while sleeping, reducing apnea events and improving sleep quality.

“There are several treatments to help manage sleep apnea, including CPAP, though not everyone can tolerate this approach, as well as oral devices, medication and lifestyle changes,” said Rosemary B. Ojo, MD, a board-certified otolaryngologist at Holy Name. “With Inspire V therapy, we have a cutting-edge treatment to offer obstructive sleep apnea patients. It is clinically proven to reduce sleep apnea events, has a high level of patient satisfaction and delivers improved outcomes.”

Patients should speak with their primary care provider to determine eligibility for Inspire therapy and participate in a sleep study, which can now be done remotely from the comfort of their own home. At Holy Name, an otolaryngologist implants the device and works closely with the patient’s pulmonologist and sleep center team to coordinate post-procedure care.

Find more information about sleep apnea and Holy Name’s Center for Sleep Medicine here.