Speech changes after jaw surgery for sleep apnea
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat, Genetic & congenital, Lungs & breathing, Mental health, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at how jaw surgery (maxillomandibular advancement) for obstructive sleep apnea affects speech, specifically whether it causes nasal-sounding speech or difficulty pronouncing words. It may help patients understand the voice-related risks of this surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have mild to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
- Your doctor has recommended jaw surgery (maxillomandibular advancement) to treat your OSA.
- You have not had any other surgeries at the same time as the jaw surgery, like a multiple-piece upper jaw surgery or jaw joint replacement.
- You have not had any previous jaw or facial bone surgery.
- You have not had throat surgery for sleep apnea (like UPPP or multi-level surgery).
- You do not have a cleft palate or a genetic syndrome that affects the face.
- You do not have a neuromuscular disease that already causes speech or swallowing problems.
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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