Mouth and face exercises for children with sleep apnea
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests 'myofunctional therapy' — special exercises for the mouth and face muscles — to see if they help children aged 6–12 with sleep apnea breathe better during sleep. It may be an option if your child still has sleep apnea after standard treatments.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 and 12 years old.
- Your child has been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), confirmed by a sleep study (polysomnography).
- Your child may have had previous treatment like tonsil/adenoid removal, but must still have sleep apnea.
- Your child is not currently planning to have other sleep apnea treatments like surgery, CPAP, or orthodontics.
- Your child does not have a genetic syndrome, metabolic disease, or a muscle/nerve condition.
- Your child does not have severe developmental delay.
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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