Can a didgeridoo device help you breathe better at night?
NCT ID NCT06910930
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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Thammasat University Hospital
RECRUITINGPathum Thani, Thailand
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