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The Efficacy of the 4-channel Sequential NMES for the Treatment of Sleep Apnea
Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital
Summary
In the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, by using sequential 4-channel electrical stimulation treatment, unlike conventional positive pressure devices, it can be done more effectively by improving the strength of the biceps and soft palate, which are the causes of sleep apnea. thought.
Official title: The Efficacy of the 4-channel Sequential NMES for the Treatment of Sleep Apnea, Single-center Prospective, Open Level, Pilot Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
19 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
11
Start Date
2022-07-05
Completion Date
2024-06-30
Last Updated
2024-04-19
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
4 channel Electrical Stimulation Device
electrical stimulation at muscles which related with sleep apnea,. 4-channel NMES is the protocol that provides sequential electrical stimulation to Rt. suprahyoid m (channel 1), Lt.suprahyoid m (channel 2), bilateral thyrohyoid m (channel 3), and biltateral sternothyroid m (channel 4). At this time, channels 1 and 2 start to contract first and stimulate for 1200ms, and channel 3 starts stimulation 150ms after channels 1 and 2, and applies stimulation for 1050ms. Channel 4 starts stimulation 250ms after stimulation of channels 1 and 2 and stimulates it for 950 ms.
Locations (1)
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine
Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea