Oromyofunctional Training: an Innovative Rehabilitation Program for Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent medical condition with important implications for overall health and quality of life in both children. Therefore, it is important to treat OSA early and effectively. However, adenotonsillectomy, the standard therapeutic approach for children with OSA, is often inadequate. Research shows that 20-40% of children still have residual OSA symptoms after surgery. Therefore, exploring other treatment options, specifically for those patients who currently have insufficient therapeutic options, is an interesting and relevant avenue for research. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of orofacial myofunctional therapy as a treatment option for children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Orofacial myofunctional therapy consists of a set of oropharyngeal exercises to correct abnormal orofacial functions and strengthen upper airway muscles that are involved in maintaining airway patency. Both objective and subjective/patient-reported outcomes are collected to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the potential of orofacial myofunctional therapy as a treatment for OSA.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 6
Maximum Age: 12
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Children aged between 6-12

• Diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Polysomnography (AHI\<1)

Locations
Other Locations
Belgium
Ghent University
RECRUITING
Ghent
Contact Information
Primary
Jolien Verbeke, MSc
joliverb.verbeke@ugent.be
+32 9 332 01 43
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-08-08
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-01-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 90
Treatments
Experimental: OSA-patients
orofacial myofunctional therapy
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: University Ghent

This content was sourced from clinicaltrials.gov