Mouth muscle therapy for sleep apnea in kids with Down or Prader-Willi syndrome
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital, Hormones & metabolism, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a therapy that strengthens mouth and tongue muscles to help children with Down or Prader-Willi syndrome who have mild obstructive sleep apnea. It aims to improve breathing during sleep without surgery or machines.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 4 and 18 years old
- You have been diagnosed with Down syndrome or Prader-Willi syndrome
- You have obstructive sleep apnea with a AHI score of less than 1
- You have not had mouth muscle therapy before
- You are not currently wearing braces or having other orthodontic treatment
- You are not having any other sleep apnea treatment right now
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study tests whether simple exercises for the mouth, tongue, and face can help children with mild sleep apnea breathe better during sleep. It's a non-surgical, drug-free approach that may be a good option for kids who haven't tried other treatments.
This trial tests whether exercises for the mouth, tongue, and throat muscles can help children aged 6-12 with obstructive sleep apnea breathe better during sleep. It is an alternative or addition to other treatments like surgery or breathing machines.
This trial tests a digital therapy program that uses tongue and face exercises to help with sleep apnea. It's designed for people who have mild to moderate sleep apnea but cannot or do not want to use a CPAP machine or mouthpiece.
This study tests if a treatment chosen based on your specific type of sleep apnea works better for people with Down syndrome. It looks for participants who have sleep apnea but are not already using a CPAP machine regularly.
This study tests if doing specific tongue and mouth exercises can help people with obstructive sleep apnea. If you have sleep apnea and are willing to pause other treatments for 3 months, you may be able to join.
This study tests whether a personalized surgical approach can treat moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children with Down syndrome. The goal is to improve breathing during sleep and overall sleep health.
Hear when a new Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.