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Administrative data

NCT number NCT06103630
Other study ID # B-ER-112-396
Secondary ID
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
First received
Last updated
Start date November 2, 2023
Est. completion date December 31, 2027

Study information

Verified date October 2023
Source National Cheng-Kung University Hospital
Contact Man-Hui Chooi, MS
Phone +886-9-23127284
Email amymanhui@gmail.com
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

Oropharyngeal muscle training has emerged as a novel adjunctive treatment approach, involving training of the swallowing muscle group and tongue muscles to prevent tongue collapse, reduce tongue base volume during sleep, and strengthen muscle tension. Therefore, the objective is to assess changes in oropharyngeal muscle strength, ultrasonographic tongue morphology, severity of sleep related breathing interruptions, clinical symptoms, and correlations among these factors. Oropharyngeal muscle training for patients with residual OSA using MAD can significantly 1. increase muscle strength and endurance. 2. reduce the severity of sleep-related breathing interruptions. 3. decrease clinical symptoms. 4. improve tongue morphology.


Description:

Background: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) refers to recurrent upper airway blockages during sleep, leading to symptoms like snoring, 2 interrupted breathing causing micro-awakenings, daytime sleepiness, impaired concentration, and various chronic conditions. The Mandibular Advancement Device (MAD) is a treatment method for OSA, suitable for mild to moderate cases and CPAP noncompliance. However, clinical use of MAD sometimes falls short in comprehensively alleviating the clinical symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea. Therefore, oropharyngeal muscle training has emerged as a novel adjunctive treatment approach, involving training of the swallowing muscle group and tongue muscles to prevent tongue collapse, reduce tongue base volume during sleep, and strengthen muscle tension. This training aims to increase overall respiratory tract rigidity and improve muscle responsiveness during reduced blood oxygen levels. Given that some patients do not achieve the expected outcomes after MAD therapy, whether oropharyngeal muscle training can enhance treatment effects becomes a research focus. Thus, this study aims to apply oropharyngeal muscle training to patients who have not achieved the anticipated results following MAD treatment. The objective is to assess changes in oropharyngeal muscle strength, ultrasonographic tongue morphology, severity of sleep related breathing interruptions, clinical symptoms, and correlations among these factors. Methods: Fifty diagnosed OSA patients using MAD and consenting to participate are recruited. Patients agreeing to undergo 12 weeks of oropharyngeal muscle training form the treatment group, while those not agreeing form the control group. The treatment group undergoes 12 weeks of training, with weekly in-person follow-ups for treatment intensity adjustment and home-based sessions (30 mins, 1-3 times/day, 3-5 days/week) for a total of 12 weeks. The control group continues MAD therapy. Both groups undergo evaluations of muscle strength and endurance, various sleep physiological tests, ultrasonographic imaging of the tongue and oropharynx, and sleep questionnaire tests before and after the 12- week training period. Expected Outcomes: 1. Oropharyngeal muscle training may increase muscle strength and endurance. 2. Oropharyngeal muscle training may reduce the severity of sleep-related breathing interruptions. 3. Oropharyngeal muscle training may decrease clinical symptoms. 4. Oropharyngeal muscle training may improve tongue morphology.


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Recruiting
Enrollment 20
Est. completion date December 31, 2027
Est. primary completion date December 31, 2027
Accepts healthy volunteers No
Gender All
Age group 20 Years and older
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria: - OSA patients - Aged over 20 years - Wearing MAD (The amount of MAD is at least 50% of the maximum amount that the patient can achieve.) Exclusion Criteria: - Body Mass Index (BMI) ? 35 - Pregnancy - Severe obstructive or restrictive lung disease - Exercise with high-risk cardiovascular disease - History of central or peripheral neurological disease resulting in an inability to perform exercise prescriptions - Musculoskeletal or psychological disorders that prevent the performance of exercise prescriptions - Chronic illnesses that are ongoing or not yet controlled

Study Design


Intervention

Other:
Oropharyngeal Exercises
Oropharyngeal Exercises
Mandibular advancement device
Mandibular advancement device

Locations

Country Name City State
Taiwan National Cheng Kung University Hospital Tainan

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
National Cheng-Kung University Hospital

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Taiwan, 

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Apnea-hypopnea -index Assessed using Polysomnography (PSG). The average apnea and hypopnea events per hour, oxygen saturation index and the snoring index will be obtained during the sleep test(PSG). Baseline to 12 weeks
Secondary Tongue muscle strength The maximal muscle strength of genioglossus muscles using The Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI) system, model 2.2 (Northwest, Co., LLC, Carnation, WA, USA) (kPa) Baseline to 12 weeks
Secondary Jaw strength Jaw strength will be measured using a 'handheld' dynamometer (MicroFET?R2, Hoggan Scientific, USA). The data will be presented in kilogram-weight. The minimum score is 0 and a higher score indicates stronger in jaw strength. Baseline to 12 weeks
Secondary Tongue muscle endurance The endurance of the genioglossus muscles using The Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI) system, model 2.2 (Northwest, Co., LLC, Carnation, WA, USA) (in seconds). Baseline to 12 weeks
Secondary Tongue Muscle Thickness Sonography will be performed over the participant's neck region to assess the changes in tongue muscle thickness during normal breathing. Baseline to 12 weeks
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