Can a didgeridoo device help you breathe better at night?

NCT ID NCT06910930

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Thammasat University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a new device called DidgeriTU, which works like a didgeridoo to strengthen breathing muscles, in 76 adults with mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea. Participants will use the device or a sham (fake) device for 3 months and take sleep tests to see if it reduces apnea events. The goal is to find a simple, non-invasive way to improve sleep without machines or surgery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: DidgeriTU device (a didgeridoo-like device for expiratory muscle exercise)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to reduce breathing pauses during sleep for people with mild-to-moderate sleep apnea.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (76 people) testing a device, not a proven treatment. The sham device may also show some effect, and results may not apply to severe cases.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA OSA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Thammasat University Hospital
RECRUITING

Pathum Thani, Thailand

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