Obstructief Slaap Apneu Syndroom POSA (positional obstructive sleep apnea)
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Interventions
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Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: + 18 years and older. + Ability to speak, read and write the local country*s language (Dutch, French or Spanish depending on the country). + Ability to follow up. + Diagnosis with symptomatic mild or moderate OSA (5 as high as AHI non-supine. + AHI head and trunk supine is 2 > as high as AHI non-supine. + Own a Windows PC and ability to install SPT connection software and upload research data. + Expected motivation to wear the SPT Wave for 50 days. + Expected to maintain current lifestyle (sports, medicine, diet etc.). + Normal audiogram for both ears
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Central Sleep Apnea Syndrome. - Night or shifting work. - Medical history of known causes of tiredness by day or severe sleep disruption (insomnia, PLMS, Narcolepsy). - Seizure disorder. - Known medical history of mental retardation, memory disorders or psychiatric disorders. - Inability to provide informed consent. - Simultaneous use of other treatment modalities to treat OSA. - Hearing loss, wearing other ear devices. - Anatomic ear abnormalities which influences correct attachment of the SPT Wave to the head and ear - BMI above 35 - Extreme Migraine
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary endpoints; reduction of PSG parameters, in particular AHI, AI, HI, DI, reduction of % of sleeping supine sleep position of the head, without disturbance of the sleep quality. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary endpoints: Outcome of Quality of Life questionnaires; Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), Functional Outcomes of Sleep Questionnaire (FOSQ), Subjective Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (STSQ) . Compliance and learning effect will also be evaluated after 50 days usage. Demographic parameters: Sex, age, length, weight, BMI, alcohol intake, medication will also be noted. | — |
Countries
Netherlands