Complication, OSA
Conditions
Keywords
AHI, ESS, VAS, FOSQ, SF-36
Brief summary
Somnoguard, a titratable-thermoplastic oral appliances for the treatment of OSA, has been reported its safety and efficacy in Caucasians at least in the short-term. However, there has been no reports in Thai patients. The objectives of this study is to investigate its efficacy and safety in Thai patients with OSA.
Detailed description
Fifty patients with any severity of OSA will be recruited according to the indications for oral appliance therapy in the practice parameters of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)2006.
Interventions
wearing somnogaurd daily at bedtime
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Age \> 18 years with OSA * AHI \> 5 * Refused CPAP therapy
Exclusion criteria
* Poor oral hygiene * Untreated TMD * Inadequate healthy teeth (\< 6) * Severe or unstable medical problems.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Apnea-Hypopnea index | 1 year |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Participants with Adverse Events | 1 year | Number of Participants with Adverse Events |
Countries
Thailand