Oropharyngeal exercises for obstructive sleep apnea patients using a mandibular advancement device
Efficacy of Oropharyngeal Exercises for Patients With Residual Obstructive Sleep Apnea Using Mandibular Advancement Device
This study is testing if special exercises for the throat and tongue can help adults with obstructive sleep apnea who are already using a mouth device to sleep better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Cheng-Kung University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Tainan) |
| Trial ID | NCT06103630 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 20 years old diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea who are currently using a mandibular advancement device.
Not a fit: Patients with a body mass index of 35 or higher, severe lung disease, or other significant health issues may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the quality of life for patients with obstructive sleep apnea by reducing symptoms and enhancing the effectiveness of existing treatments.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of oropharyngeal muscle training is a novel approach, similar studies have shown promising results in improving outcomes for patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 this trial is running
Tainan
- 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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.