The Simultaneous Effect of CPAP and IMT on Patients with Obstructive Apnea

The effect of simultaneous use of positive continuous airflow pressure (CPAP) and caudate muscle strengthening (IMT) compared with positive continuous airflow pressure on apnea in patients with obstructive apnea: a randomised clinical trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20250127064538N1

Enrollment

Registered

2025-03-01

Start date

2025-03-10

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-07-21

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Conditions

Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention Group: In Addition To CPAP, Which Is The Standard Treatment, The Intervention Will Be Conducted For 12 Weeks (Twice A Week) For 25 Minutes Using The IMT K5 POWERBREATHE UK

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

30 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Have Obstructive Apnea Not Being Afflicted With Lung And Laryngeal Cancer Or Other Terminal Tumors

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Having an acute lung infection

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Risk Of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Timepoint: Before And Immediately After The Intervention Ends. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.;Severity Of Sleepiness. Timepoint: Before And Immediately After The Intervention Ends. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.;Quality Of Life. Timepoint: Before And Immediately After The Intervention Ends. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSajjad Hasanzadeh

Yasouj University of Medical Sciences

sajad.hassanzadeh@gmail.com+98 74 3323 5153

Outcome results

None listed

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