Effects of improved tongue function on obstructive sleep apnea

Effects of improved tongue function on obstructive sleep apnea - Tongue function and obstructive sleep apnea

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000057125

Enrollment

Registered

2025-03-01

Start date

2025-03-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

obstructive sleep apnea

Interventions

Tongue Right Positioner

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Apnea hypopnea index >= 5, Body mass index < 30

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Tonsil hypertrophy, Central apnoea, Under orthodontic treatment, Neuromuscular disorders

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The change of apnea hypopnea index (AHI) after three month treatment of tongue right positioner.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The change of tongue pressure after three month treatment of tongue right positioner.	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactOKUNO Kentaro

Osaka Dental University Department of Geriatric Dentistry

okuno-kentaro-ig@alumni.osaka-u.ac.jp06-6910-1521

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026