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Oromyofunctional Training: an Innovative Rehabilitation Program for Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Led by University Ghent · Updated on 2025-08-19
90
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
125 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent medical condition with important implications for overall health and quality of life in both children. Therefore, it is important to treat OSA early and effectively. However, adenotonsillectomy, the standard therapeutic approach for children with OSA, is often inadequate. Research shows that 20-40% of children still have residual OSA symptoms after surgery. Therefore, exploring other treatment options, specifically for those patients who currently have insufficient therapeutic options, is an interesting and relevant avenue for research. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of orofacial myofunctional therapy as a treatment option for children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Orofacial myofunctional therapy consists of a set of oropharyngeal exercises to correct abnormal orofacial functions and strengthen upper airway muscles that are involved in maintaining airway patency. Both objective and subjective/patient-reported outcomes are collected to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the potential of orofacial myofunctional therapy as a treatment for OSA.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Oromyofunctional Training: an Innovative Rehabilitation Program for Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Children aged between 6-12
- Diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Polysomnography (AHI<1)
You will not qualify if you...
- History of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
- Undergoing an orthodontic procedure during the study period
- Undergoing an OSA treatment during the study period
- Orofacial congenital deformities
- Mental retardation (>2 SD above P50)
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Ghent University
Ghent, Belgium, 9000
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
J
Jolien Verbeke, MSc
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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