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The Impact of Technology in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Myofunctional Therapy

The Impact of Technology in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Myofunctional Therapy

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18-75 years
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Overview

This is a study to test if performing airway exercises to improve snoring and sleep apnea using a mobile phone app is better than using a hardcopy guide.

Description

Outcomes will be measured using tone analysis, snoring recording apps, and oximeters.

Eligibility

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

Study details
    Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
    Snoring
    Sleep Quality

NCT06905951

Case Western Reserve University

15 October 2025

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