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Drinking water and breathing exercises could be new weapon against sleep apnea

NCT ID NCT07301710

Symptom relief Sponsor: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether simple exercises (like drinking water and breathing in a certain way) can improve sleep quality in 60 U.S. service members with obstructive sleep apnea. Some participants have also had a traumatic brain injury. The goal is to see if these exercises reduce breathing pauses during sleep and improve daytime alertness.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 1/2

Runs two stages together: safety and dose first, then whether the treatment works.

Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jan 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

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Lead sponsor

A government agency

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * New diagnosis of OSA (AHI, ≥ 5) or failure of first-line OSA treatment; * Willingness to forego first-line OSA treatment or stop current OSA treatment for 3 months; * Ability to follow directions and perform the required exercises; * Age between 18-65 yr. Exclusion Criteria: * Current use of OSA treatment; * Medical comorbidities that require restricting fluid intake (e.g., dysphagia, renal disease, liver disease, hyponatremia); * Severe nasal obstruction; 4) severe ankyloglossia; 4) craniofacial abnormality; 5) severe pulmonary disease; 6) severe post-traumatic stress disorder; 7) very severe insomnia; 8) body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m2

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Conditions

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Brain Injuries, Traumatic obstructive sleep apnea syndrome traumatic brain injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) Traumatic brain injury (TBI)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20889, United States

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