Status:
RECRUITING
The Impact of Technology in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Myofunctional Therapy
Lead Sponsor:
Case Western Reserve University
Collaborating Sponsors:
American Association of Orthodontists Foundation
Conditions:
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Snoring
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-75 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This is a study to test if performing airway exercises to improve snoring and sleep apnea using a mobile phone app is better than using a hardcopy guide.
Detailed Description
Outcomes will be measured using tone analysis, snoring recording apps, and oximeters.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Subjects with mild, moderate, and severe OSA who rejected/failed CPAP or other therapeutic options will be invited to participate in the study.
Exclusion
- Age lower than 18 or higher than 75.
- BMI \> 40
- Alcoholism or drug abuse
- A-fib, pacemaker, CHF, strokes, narcotics
- Neuromuscular disease
- Use of benzodiazepine hypnotics (may affect muscle tone)
- Restricted tongue movement
- Permanently blocked nose
- TMJ disorder.
- Lost to follow-up
- Gained or lost ≥5% of body weight during 3 months
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 26 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 6 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
34 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06905951
Start Date
August 26 2024
End Date
December 6 2025
Last Update
April 2 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Case Western Reserve University Dental Clinic - Orthodontics
Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44106