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comparision of two exercises programs for the tongue and throat in people with obstructive sleep apnea for 12 weeks

Effect of Oropharyngeal Exercises compared to Tongue proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation in Obstructive Sleep Apnea - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/01/100090
Enrollment
42
Registered
2026-01-01
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-12

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: OROPHARYNGEAL EXERCISES: Participants will perform targeted exercises, including soft palate and tongue base strengthening exercises, for 8 weeks . exercises will include tongue stretch

Sponsors

ATMAKURI DEEPTHI
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: . adults aged 18 to 65 years diagnosed with mild to moderate OSA . individuals with Apnea Hypopnea index between 5 to 30 events per hour . patients willing to participate and comply with the interventions

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) severe OSA Apnea Hypopnea index more than 30. 2) history of upper airway or neurological disorders affecting or oropharyngeal muscles.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Apnea-Hypopnea Index Epworth Sleepiness ScaleTimepoint: 12 WEEKS—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
QUALITY OF LIFETimepoint: 12 WEEKS—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr SWATI

MALLA REDDY UNIVERSITY

ganaparthi.swathi@mallareddyuniversity.ac.in8247764969

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026