Miniscrew-assisted jaw expansion for sleep apnea
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests a method called miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) to widen the upper jaw, which may help treat obstructive sleep apnea. It's for people with mild to severe sleep apnea who also have a narrow upper jaw or crossbite.
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Who can take part
- You have a sleep study showing at least 5 breathing pauses per hour (AHI ≥ 5).
- You are between 16 and 60 years old.
- Your upper first permanent molars (back teeth) are still present.
- You have a narrow upper jaw or a crossbite in your back teeth that can be widened by at least 5mm.
- You are willing to pay the standard fee for the treatment at the University of Malaya dental clinic.
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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