Gamified workouts before bed may ease sleep apnea

NCT ID NCT07214636

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Medipol University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a digital, game-like exercise system called ApneaTheraPlay for people with obstructive sleep apnea. Participants will do a mix of breathing, aerobic, strengthening, and throat exercises three times a week for 12 weeks, either through the game or a structured program. The goal is to see if these pre-sleep workouts can reduce apnea events and improve oxygen levels. The trial involves 54 adults aged 18–65 with mild to severe apnea.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: gamified video-based exercise program (ApneaTheraPlay)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a fun, at-home exercise option to help manage sleep apnea symptoms and reduce reliance on CPAP machines.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 54 participants. The exercises may not improve apnea enough to be clinically meaningful, and long-term adherence is unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Apnea Motor Activity obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

APNEA, OBSTRUCTIVE EXERCISE ADDICTION PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Istanbul Medipol Universty

Istanbul, Göztepe Neighborhood, 34810, Turkey (Türkiye)

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