Exercises for sleep apnea when CPAP and other options don’t work
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether doing exercises for the throat and mouth can reduce obstructive sleep apnea symptoms in people who cannot tolerate CPAP and aren’t using other device or surgery treatments. It may help if your apnea is mainly caused by blocked airflow rather than problems with breathing control.
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Who can take part
- Your sleep study shows obstructive sleep apnea with an apnea score of at least 10 per hour
- More than half of your breathing pauses are caused by blockage (not breathing control problems)
- You are not using CPAP, a dental device, hypoglossal nerve stimulation, or other equipment/surgery for sleep apnea
- You either can’t tolerate CPAP or you’re not willing to use it after at least 2 weeks
- You’re able to do the study at home and won’t move to another city during the study
- You don’t have severe memory/thinking issues (MoCA score below 18) and no major nerve/muscle problem affecting the throat
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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