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Tests treatment safety and results for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Official title The Efficacy and Maintain Effect of OPR on OSA Patients After Palatal Surgery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06115018
What this study is testing
What is Palatal surgery combined oropharyngeal rehabilitation?
Palatal surgery combined oropharyngeal rehabilitation is an investigational medicine, given as an once-weekly, being studied as a potential treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the maintain effect of palatal surgery and oropharyngeal rehabilitation (OPR) by using the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), tongue muscle strength and the space of the upper airway in patients with OSA.The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Will the severity of OSA, tongue muscle strength and the space of upper airway improve more in the palatal surgery combined OPR group than the other two groups?
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 100
You may be able to join if
- mild to severe obstructive sleep apnea patients
You likely can't join if
- Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps
- Adenoidal hypertrophy
- Bilateral tonsile hypertrophy
- Morbid Obesity
- Drug or alcohol abuse in one year
- Pregnancy
See the full eligibility criteria
- mild to severe obstructive sleep apnea patients
- Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps
- Adenoidal hypertrophy
- Bilateral tonsile hypertrophy
- Morbid Obesity
- Drug or alcohol abuse in one year
- Pregnancy
- Severe lung disease
- Heart disease with high risk of exercise
- Neuromuscular disease that can't follow the exercise program
- Central or mixed sleep apnea
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Tainan, Taiwan
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 100 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Tainan, Taiwan. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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