Mouth exercises vs. CPAP: new study aims to ease sleep apnea without machines
NCT ID NCT07539870
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) – exercises for the mouth and tongue – can improve sleep apnea symptoms in adults with mild-to-moderate cases. It will compare OMT alone, CPAP alone, both together, and standard care in 168 participants over 12 weeks. The goal is to see if these treatments reduce breathing pauses during sleep and improve jaw movement.
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