Examining the effect of silicone mouth tape on snoring and mild sleep apnea

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the impact of silicone mouth tape on reducing snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea. It aims to promote nasal breathing during sleep, which may help alleviate the vibrations causing snoring and improve overall sleep quality. Participants will include adults with a history of snoring and mild sleep apnea, and they will be monitored for changes in their snoring patterns and sleep quality. The study will utilize a controlled intervention approach, comparing outcomes before and after the use of mouth tape.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult patients with a body mass index of 35 kg/m2 with a self-reported history of snoring and a bed partner who can provider answers to about the patients snoring. Patients must have a prior sleep study that shows no sleep apnea, or mild sleep apnea (AHI under 15 events/hr).

Exclusion Criteria:

* Allergy to silicone mouth tape, chronic lung disease, facial hair preventing wearing of the tape
* Grade 3+ or 4+ tonsils, prior palatal or tongue surgery.
* Patients may not have any form of chronic or acute hypoventilation.
* Patients must be able to tolerate breathing through their nose with the mouth tape in place for at least 3 minutes.
* Patients may not be pregnant

Where it's running

• Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
  Baltimore, Maryland, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Jonathan Jun, MD — Johns Hopkins University
• Study coordinator: Mariah Potocki Study Coordinator
• Email: mchaney7@jhmi.edu
• Phone: 410-550-2233

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.