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The search identified randomized controlled trial, randomized comparison, or observational studies pertaining to TENS treatment for OSA. Meta\u2010analysis was performed on pre\u2010 and posttreatment apnea\u2010hypopnea index (AHI), mean oxygen saturation (SaO<jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>), lowest oxygen saturation (LSAT), and arousal index (AI).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Literature search identified 10 studies that reported sufficient outcome measures to be considered for analysis. A total of 198 patients were identified with a mean age of 50.9 years with a male to female ratio of 1.6:1. Average body mass index (BMI) of the cohort was 29.8\u00a0kg\/m<jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>. Treatment with TENS demonstrated reduction in AHI by 12.9 points (95% confidence interval, \u221222.3 to \u22123.43; <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic> =. 008). The mean differences in SaO<jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>, LSAT, and AI did not reach statistical significance.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>The TENS treatment of upper airway dilator muscles resulted in reduction of AHI in patients with OSA. However, its effects on SaO<jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>, LSAT, and AI were equivocal. Its impact on patients\u2019 quality of life could not be assessed due to heterogeneity in outcome measures. 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