Breathing and throat muscle exercises for moderate sleep apnea
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether strengthening your breathing and throat muscles can improve moderate sleep apnea. It aims to see if these exercises help reduce breathing pauses and improve sleep quality.
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Who can take part
- You must have moderate sleep apnea, meaning your breathing pauses score is between 15 and 30.
- Your Body Mass Index (BMI) must be under 35.
- You should not have excessive daytime sleepiness, such as falling asleep while driving.
- You must not be currently using CPAP or a dental device for sleep apnea.
- You need to be able to have an MRI scan (no pacemaker, metal implants, or claustrophobia).
- You must not have certain heart, lung, or ear conditions, or have had recent chest surgery.
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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