At this year’s SLEEP 2025 conference in Seattle, a major announcement was made that could change the sleep apnoea industry as we know it. A new device called Kricket was introduced – and it’s not just another CPAP machine. It uses a brand new type of therapy called Kairos Positive Airway Pressure, or KPAP for short.
Early trials suggest it may offer more comfort than traditional CPAP, with similar results in treating sleep apnoea. The inventor, Dr. William Noah, is a respected sleep and respiratory physician who has been questioning the way CPAP therapy works for years. His idea is bold – but the early numbers are turning heads.
A Discovery That Challenges 40 Years of CPAP Therapy
A couple of years ago, Dr. Noah was reading old research papers. He came across something that made him question how CPAP machines have been operating for decades.
Here’s what he found:
- Most CPAP, APAP, and BiPAP machines use higher pressure when you breathe in (IPAP) and lower pressure when you breathe out (EPAP).
- But Dr. Noah thinks this might be backwards.
- He believes that inhalation pressure should be lower, and exhalation pressure should be higher.
Why? Because the strong airflow when you breathe in can lead to:
- Leaks
- Discomfort
- Dryness
- Poor sleep quality
- Lower therapy success
First Came V-COM, Then Came Kricket
Before building an entirely new machine, Dr. Noah first tested his theory with a small add-on device called V-COM. It connects to your existing CPAP tubing and works like this:
- Softens pressure when you breathe in
- Keeps pressure stable when you breathe out
Many people found this helped them get used to their therapy more easily. It became known as “training wheels for CPAP” in the SleepHQ community.
After the success of V-COM, Dr. Noah went further. He built a full sleep therapy device based on the same idea – and called it Kricket, the world’s first KPAP machine.
To help people better understand what sets Kricket apart, an official product video on the Kricket website was released. It offers a closer look at the device’s compact design, built-in humidifier, and how it delivers a more comfortable therapy experience through smarter pressure control.
Watch below to get a closer look at Kricket and how KPAP therapy works in action.
What’s Different About KPAP?
Unlike traditional machines that blast air in during inhalation, KPAP does the opposite:
- Lower pressure when you breathe in
- Higher pressure at the end of your breath out
This approach helps keep the airway open longer, especially when it’s most likely to collapse – without overwhelming the user with forceful air.
What Makes Kricket Different?
Kricket is designed around a new way of delivering pressure:
- 5cm less pressure on inhale
- Gentle rise in pressure during exhale
- Helps hold your airway open longer, especially when it’s most likely to collapse
Features:
- Compact, sleek design like a travel CPAP
- USB and SD card slots
- Built-in humidifier (250mL)
- New algorithm based on real breathing patterns
Uncle Nicko from the famous youtube channel “CPAP Reviews” compares it to a balloon that stays inflated just a bit longer, helping you breathe without needing brute force air pressure.
Uncle Nicko explains it like this:
“It’s like a balloon that stays open a bit longer, giving your airway more support – without the brute force.”
Early Results: Does It Work?
Early tests show amazing comfort results:
| Pressure Level | Preferred CPAP | Preferred KPAP |
| 9cm H₂O | 11 out of 150 | 139 out of 150 |
| 13cm H₂O | 10 out of 150 | 140 out of 150 |
That’s a big win for comfort.
What about sleep therapy results?
Even though the studies were small and not perfect, KPAP is showing similar results to CPAP when it comes to reducing AHI (Apnea-Hypopnea Index).
Can I Buy Kricket Yet?
Not yet. Kricket is still waiting for FDA 510(k) approval, but it’s expected to launch later in 2025.
It’s not on the market yet, but the buzz is growing. If it continues to perform well, it could be a major shift in the sleep therapy world.
What This Could Mean
If KPAP continues to match CPAP on treatment results while dramatically improving comfort, the effects could be huge:
- Higher patient adherence
- Shifts in product design for major brands (e.g., ResMed)
- New clinical guidelines on pressure delivery
Final Thoughts
Kricket won’t suit every case – people with special inspiratory needs may still rely on traditional pressure curves. Yet if even a fraction of CPAP users find KPAP more tolerable, this small green device could reshape the entire therapy landscape.
