Influence of an "Anti-snoring pillow" changing the head position on snoring

Influence of an "Anti-snoring pillow" changing the head position on snoring - Anti-snoring pillow study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00008744

Enrollment

Registered

2015-06-17

Start date

2013-07-12

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

Snoring R06.5

Interventions

Group 1: In the first polysomnography night out of two, with in-active pillow, in the second with active pillow. Adaptation as well as subjective Trial period at home were ot randomised. Group 2: In t

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 75 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients / participants with primary snoring (Obstructive sleep apnea was ruled out previous to the study by polysomnography or respiratory polygraphy) aged between 18 and 75 body mass index (BMI) <= 30 without daytime sleepiness and an existing bed partner

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Aged 75 BMI>30 obstructive sleep apnea or persistent daytime sleepiness (ESS>12)

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Appearance of snoring reduction: The appearance of snoring reduction will be determined by a visual analogue scale, that test person and bed partner are going to fill out prior to study start, as well as after completion of the on month lasting test and settling-in period. Furthermore the snoring – index is taking into consideration, which will be ascertained during the two polysomnography nights in the sleep laboratory.	—

Measure

Time frame

Appearance of snoring reduction: The appearance of snoring reduction will be determined by a visual analogue scale, that test person and bed partner are going to fill out prior to study start, as well as after completion of the on month lasting test and settling-in period. Furthermore the snoring – index is taking into consideration, which will be ascertained during the two polysomnography nights in the sleep laboratory.

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Alteration of sleep quality: During the settling-in period, questions on “falling asleep easily”, “lying down and sleeping as usual”, “being tired the next morning, exhausted, irritable“, “being disturbed by the pillow while sleeping“ and “sleeping through“ has to be answered after each night for evaluating the sleep quality. Further on questionnaires regarding daytime sleepiness via ESS (Epworth Sleepiness Scale) and sleep quality will be handed over prior to study start and afterwards. Evaluation of the polysomnographic sleep- and breath-related parameters, like AHI (apnea-hypopnea-Index), AHI in supine position, RERAS (Respiratory Effort-Related Arousals).	—

Measure

Time frame

Alteration of sleep quality: During the settling-in period, questions on “falling asleep easily”, “lying down and sleeping as usual”, “being tired the next morning, exhausted, irritable“, “being disturbed by the pillow while sleeping“ and “sleeping through“ has to be answered after each night for evaluating the sleep quality. Further on questionnaires regarding daytime sleepiness via ESS (Epworth Sleepiness Scale) and sleep quality will be handed over prior to study start and afterwards. Evaluation of the polysomnographic sleep- and breath-related parameters, like AHI (apnea-hypopnea-Index), AHI in supine position, RERAS (Respiratory Effort-Related Arousals).

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Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactJoachim T. Maurer

Universitäts-HNO-KlinikSchlafmedizinisches Zentrum

joachim.maurer@umm.de+49 621 383 1600

Outcome results

None listed

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