Use of Passive Myofunctional Appliances for Snoring and Mild Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Device
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Phase 1
SUMMARY

It is unknown whether passive myofunctional appliances can be used for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and snoring, nor how to select the appropriate size per individual patient. Exploring the possibility of using passive myofunctional appliances as a treatment option for patients with mild obstructive sleep apnea and/or snoring should be considered, especially as the time to fabricate and deliver custom designed dental sleep appliances can be significant (sometimes over a month). Use of passive myofunctional appliances as a transitional appliance or potentially as direct treatment for obstructive sleep apnea may significantly decrease time to treatment and also provide a less expensive treatment option for patients with obstructive sleep apnea. The purpose of this study is to determine whether passive myofunctional appliances can be used as a treatment option for patients suffering from snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: t
View:

• Patients diagnosed with mild obstructive sleep apnea or snoring without sleep apnea.

• Patients 18 years or older

• Patients able to provide consent to treatment and participation in the study

Locations
Other Locations
Canada
Enjoy Dental
RECRUITING
Edmonton
Time Frame
Start Date: 2022-07-23
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-07
Participants
Target number of participants: 40
Treatments
Experimental: Passive Myofunctional Appliance
provision of passive myofunctional appliance
Active_comparator: Oral Appliance Therapy
provision of mandibular advancement device
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: University of Alberta

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