Laser vs. tongue exercises: the battle to stop snoring

NCT ID NCT07669870

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested two simple treatments for snoring in people with mild sleep apnea: low-level laser therapy applied to the mouth and soft palate, and oropharyngeal exercises (like tongue and throat workouts). 180 adults aged 40-55 took part. The goal was to see which approach reduces snoring more and improves sleep quality.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: low-level laser therapy and oropharyngeal exercises
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a non-invasive, drug-free way to ease snoring and improve sleep quality for people with mild sleep apnea.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with no phase designation, so results may not apply broadly. Snoring severity is measured by a questionnaire, which is subjective.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

obstructive sleep apnea syndrome Snoring

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA SNORING

Contacts and locations

Locations

Faculty of Physcial Therapy Cairo Unvirsity

Cairo, Egypt

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