Tongue and mouth exercises for sleep apnea
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You have been newly diagnosed with sleep apnea (AHI score of 5 or higher) or your first treatment did not work
- You are willing to stop using CPAP or other sleep apnea treatments for 3 months
- Your body mass index (BMI) is below 30
- You do not have severe nasal blockage, tongue tie, or a history of head injury
- You are not pregnant and do not have serious heart, lung, kidney, or swallowing problems
Quick eligibility check
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