Apneal
Class IIa medical device using smartphone sensors placed on the chest for sleep apnea screening and diagnostic support.
- What it is
- Class IIa medical device using smartphone sensors placed on the chest for sleep apnea screening and diagnostic support.
- Best for
- Sleep apnea screening · Medical diagnostic support · Remote patient monitoring
- Platforms
- iOS · Android
Strengths
- AI-based analysis from a smartphone placed on the chest
- Designed in Paris
Weak points
- Not available in Canada
- Provides a diagnostic orientation, does not provide a final diagnosis
What is Apneal?
Apneal is a CE-certified class IIa medical device designed to facilitate sleep apnea screening and diagnostic assistance. Developed by the French company Mitral SAS, this tool uses the integrated sensors of a smartphone to record a patient's cardiorespiratory signals during sleep at home. The operation relies on artificial intelligence analysis of captured data, such as chest movements, respiratory sounds, snoring, and heart rate. The goal is to provide healthcare professionals with a structured clinical report, comparable to polygraphy exams, to guide diagnostic management without requiring dedicated medical equipment.
At a glance
- Type
- Sleep apnea screening
- Platforms
- iOS, Android
- Subscription required
- No
- Free trial
- No
- French
- Yes
- Availability
- France, Germany, Spain, Italy, United Kingdom
- Uses AI
- Yes
- Evidence level
- Medical device
This information is indicative and may change: only the publisher's own website is authoritative.
What the AI does: Apneal uses deep learning algorithms to analyze cardiorespiratory signals captured by the smartphone's sensors to detect nocturnal respiratory events.
Who uses Apneal?
Healthcare professionals
Medical specialists and general practitioners who use the report to evaluate the severity of respiratory disorders and guide the care path.
Patients
Individuals awaiting a sleep evaluation who perform the exam at home under the supervision of a prescriber.
Key features
Cardiorespiratory analysis
Measurement of the apnea-hypopnea index, differentiation between central and obstructive events, and heart rate monitoring.
Smartphone technology
Use of internal sensors (accelerometer, gyroscope, microphone) without adding external hardware.
Clinical report
Generation of a standardized format document intended for the physician to support their diagnostic decision.
Pricing
Medical device by prescription, economic model not public (integrated into the care pathway).
Pricing recorded on October 28, 2026. Excluding taxes and shipping. Prices change: the amount that applies is the one shown by the publisher's own checkout.
Prescriber / Patient access
Not public
Medical device available by prescription.
- Cardiorespiratory analysis
- Clinical report for the physician
- Sleep apnea screening
Access to the tool is generally provided within the framework of a care path prescribed by a healthcare professional. It is recommended to contact the manufacturer or a sleep center directly for access methods and current pricing.
Use cases
Initial evaluation
Use as a first-line test to identify patients requiring a specialist consultation.
Outcome: Rapid referral to a specialist.
Therapeutic monitoring
Repeated recordings to monitor the effectiveness of a treatment over the long term.
Outcome: Adjustment of medical follow-up.
How it works in practice
Examination protocol
- 1Installation of the application on the smartphone.
- 2Fixing the phone to the chest with adhesive strips.
- 3Activation of airplane mode and start of the recording.
- 4Data transmission for analysis after the night.
In your daily routine
Compatibility
Compatible with more than 95% of smartphones on the market thanks to the use of standard sensors.
Medical integration
Compliant with HDS standards for health data hosting and ISO 13485 certified.
Known limits
Regulated usage
The final diagnosis must be provided by a qualified physician.
Complementary exam
A laboratory polysomnography may remain necessary depending on the patient's clinical situation.
Consider something else if
- Laboratory polysomnography
- Standard ventilatory polygraphy
How to use it
Preparation
The patient must ensure the phone is charged and ready to be fixed to the chest according to the provided instructions.
During the night
The smartphone must remain in airplane mode to ensure recording stability and data security.
Frequently asked questions
Does Apneal replace a medical consultation?+
No, Apneal is a diagnostic support tool. The medical diagnosis is established exclusively by a healthcare professional.
Is the device certified?+
Yes, Apneal is a class IIa medical device with CE marking.
What data is recorded?+
The application records chest movements, respiratory sounds, snoring, and heart rate.
Must the smartphone be worn in a specific way?+
The phone must be fixed to the chest, over pajamas, using adhesive or cohesive bandages.
Is the data secure?+
Yes, the data is processed via HDS (Health Data Hosting) certified hosting.
Sources
Evidence level shown: Medical device
CE marked class IIa medical device, validated by prospective multicenter clinical studies (EASY) compared to polysomnography.
No published source specific to this product has been identified so far.
Background on the approach
General references on the category or technology: they do not cover this specific product.
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