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Oropharyngeal Exercises for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Study Summary
This trial will test the feasibility of oropharyngeal exercises as an alternative treatment for sleep apnea, with a focus on patient outcomes, feasibility, and sample size.
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- I have OSA with mostly obstructive events.I have OSA with mostly obstructive events.I've been using medications like sleeping pills or painkillers more than 3 nights a week for the last month.I am not using devices or surgery to treat my sleep apnea.You have significant problems with memory and thinking.I cannot or will not use CPAP for my sleep issues.I am not using devices or surgery to treat my sleep apnea.More than half of your breathing problems during sleep are due to issues with your central respiratory system.I have a neurological condition affecting my throat or swallowing.I plan to use a device like CPAP or dental appliance for my sleep apnea during the study.I cannot or will not use CPAP for my sleep apnea.
- Group 1: Supervised Oropharyngeal Exercises
- Group 2: Supervised Sham Exercises
- Group 3: Unsupervised Oropharyngeal Exercises
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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Are there any enrolment opportunities available at this time for those interested in participating?
"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this therapeutic trial is not currently recruiting any more individuals into the study. This investigation was first reported on January 1st 2023 and last updated three days later; however, there are numerous other trials that are actively looking for participants right now - a total of 270 at present."
What is the overarching objective of this scientific inquiry?
"The primary evaluation of this trial, conducted over the course of two years, will be to assess participant compliance with study-mandated protocols. Secondary assessments include changes in lowest oxygen desaturation (which can be measured using a home sleep monitor), alterations in objective sleep quality (assessed through wrist actigraphy provided by a home sleep apnea test) and variations in objective sleep quantity (also determined via wrist actigraphy)."
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