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Myofunctional Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Sponsor: University of Minnesota
Summary
The purpose of this study is to explore a new way to examine the function of the muscles using a technique called high-resolution manometry. The study will enroll 30 adults with OSA, all of whom will use the myofunctional therapy (MFT) devices for 3 months. High-resolution manometry will be used to measure the amount of pressure generated by the muscles of the throat when drinking water or breathing air, both with and without the MFT devices, and before and after the MFT intervention. If successful, this method can help us understand why sleep improves after MFT.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2026-04-10
Completion Date
2027-09-30
Last Updated
2026-04-03
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Myofunctional Therapy
The intervention consists of 90 days of MFT (5-6 days/week) along with completing daily logs. MFT will include high-intensity swallowing exercises and respiratory muscle strength training.
Locations (1)
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States