Muscle training for moderate sleep apnea
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a 3-month program of muscle exercises for breathing and mouth strengthens the airway, to help people with moderate sleep apnea breathe better during sleep and possibly reduce their symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You have moderate sleep apnea (measured by a sleep study showing AHI between 15 and 30).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is under 35.
- You do not have severe daytime sleepiness (Epworth Sleepiness Score 10 or less).
- You are not currently using a CPAP machine or a dental device for sleep apnea.
- You do not have serious lung or heart problems that could make muscle training unsafe.
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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