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Tiny study tests speech trick to improve sleep apnea mouthpieces

NCT ID NCT05553860

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Alberta Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This completed study tested two different methods for positioning a dental sleep appliance used to treat obstructive sleep apnea. Eleven adults each tried both a standard forward-jaw technique and a technique based on saying certain sounds. The goal was to see if the speech-based method worked as well at keeping the airway open during sleep.

What this could mean

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Active substance
dental sleep appliance with speech positioning technique
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a speech-based technique works as well as the standard method for positioning sleep apnea appliances, potentially making them more comfortable.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 11 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the technique may not manage sleep apnea as effectively as standard methods.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

11 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2021

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Patient diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, and * Prescription/order for a dental sleep appliance * 18 years or older * Treatment planned in accordance with AADSM treatment guidelines Exclusion Criteria: * There are no separate exclusion criteria

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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.

Occlusal splints Sleep apnea, obstructive

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Alberta

    Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2E1, Canada

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