Oropharyngeal myofunctional therapy for obstructive 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 clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of oropharyngeal myofunctional therapy (OMT) as a conservative treatment for patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group, which will engage in a 20-week exercise program based on OMT, or a control group that will receive standard hygienic-dietary measures. The study aims to assess changes in the apnea-hypopnea index and other relevant variables through respiratory polygraphy before and after the intervention. The trial seeks to provide insights into the efficacy of OMT in improving OSA symptoms and overall patient health.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Acceptance and signature of the informed consent
* Diagnosis of OSA with mild-moderate AHI without criteria for treatment with CPAP and/or other treatments (DAM).
* Patients who refused CPAP, were not candidates and/or refused DAM.
* Age \> 18 years and \< 70 years

Exclusion Criteria:

* Craniofacial malformations. Severe developmental delay. Intellectual disability.
* Diagnosis of neurodegenerative disease.
* Limited tongue mobility/presence of ankyloglossia as well as Temporo-Mandibular Joint pathology.
* Regular use of hypnotic medications
* Bulbar pathologies
* AHI of central origin above 50% of the total sleep time.
* Obesity grade II or more.
* Severe cardiovascular, neuromuscular or pulmonary pathology or chronic domiciliary oxygen use. Hypoventilation-obesity syndrome.
* Refuse to participate in the clinical trial despite fulfilling the inclusion criteria and not presenting any exclusion criteria.

Where it's running

• Hospital universitario Marques de Valdecilla
  Santander, Spain Recruiting

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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.