Oropharyngeal exercises for obstructive sleep apnea patients using a mandibular advancement device

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 evaluates the effectiveness of oropharyngeal muscle training as an adjunctive treatment for adults with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who are using a mandibular advancement device (MAD). The approach involves training the swallowing and tongue muscles to enhance muscle strength, reduce tongue collapse, and improve overall respiratory function during sleep. The study will assess changes in muscle strength, tongue morphology, severity of sleep-related breathing interruptions, and associated clinical symptoms. By focusing on patients who have not achieved satisfactory results with MAD alone, the research aims to determine if this training can enhance treatment outcomes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* OSA patients
* Aged over 20 years
* Wearing MAD (The amount of MAD is at least 50% of the maximum amount that the patient can achieve.)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Body Mass Index (BMI) ≧ 35
* Pregnancy
* Severe obstructive or restrictive lung disease
* Exercise with high-risk cardiovascular disease
* History of central or peripheral neurological disease resulting in an inability to perform exercise prescriptions
* Musculoskeletal or psychological disorders that prevent the performance of exercise prescriptions
* Chronic illnesses that are ongoing or not yet controlled

Where it's running

• National Cheng Kung University Hospital
  Tainan, Taiwan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Ching-Hsia Hung, PhD — National Cheng Kung University
• Study coordinator: Man-Hui Chooi, MS
• Email: amymanhui@gmail.com
• Phone: +886-9-23127284

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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.