Using a mobile app for airway exercises to treat obstructive sleep apnea
Official title: The Impact Of Technology In The Myofunctional Therapy Treatment Of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Run by Case Western Reserve University · NCT06905951 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study tests if a mobile app that guides airway exercises can help people with obstructive sleep apnea sleep better and snore less compared to using a printed guide.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 34 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Case Western Reserve University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cleveland, Ohio) |
| Trial ID | NCT06905951 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 75 with mild to severe obstructive sleep apnea who have rejected or failed CPAP therapy.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with a BMI over 40, significant comorbidities, or specific anatomical restrictions may not benefit from this study.
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 a mobile phone app designed to guide patients through airway exercises aimed at reducing snoring and improving sleep quality in individuals with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Participants will be compared to those using a traditional hardcopy guide for the same exercises. Outcomes will be assessed through tone analysis, snoring recordings, and oximetry measurements to determine the app's impact on sleep apnea symptoms. The study targets individuals who have not found success with conventional treatments like CPAP.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a more accessible and effective treatment option for patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of mobile technology in managing sleep apnea is a growing field, this specific approach combining myofunctional therapy with a mobile app is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects with mild, moderate, and severe OSA who rejected/failed CPAP or other therapeutic options will be invited to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Age lower than 18 or higher than 75. 2. BMI \> 40 3. Alcoholism or drug abuse 4. A-fib, pacemaker, CHF, strokes, narcotics 5. Neuromuscular disease 6. Use of benzodiazepine hypnotics (may affect muscle tone) 7. Restricted tongue movement 8. Permanently blocked nose 9. TMJ disorder. 10. Lost to follow-up 11. Gained or lost ≥5% of body weight during 3 months
Where it's running
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Case Western Reserve University Dental Clinic - Orthodontics
Cleveland, Ohio, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Juan M Palomo, DDS, MSD — Case Western Reserve University
- Study coordinator: Juan M Palomo, DDS, MSD
- Email: palomo@case.edu
- Phone: 1-216-368-2449
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.