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Can tongue exercises unlock better sleep? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07301125

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

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 17, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study looks at whether special mouth and throat exercises can improve sleep apnea by strengthening the muscles that keep the airway open. Thirty adults with sleep apnea will use myofunctional therapy devices for three months. Researchers will measure muscle pressure in the throat before and after the exercises to see if the therapy works. The goal is to better understand why these exercises might help people breathe easier during sleep.

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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

About 30 people

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Expected to start

Oct 2026

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Expected to finish

Sep 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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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: * Adults aged 18-65 * 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 Exclusion Criteria: * Medical comorbidities that require restricting fluid intake (e.g., dysphagia, renal disease, liver disease, hyponatremia) * Severe nasal obstruction * Severe ankyloglossia * Craniofacial abnormality * Severe pulmonary disease * Severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PCL-5 \> 33) * Very severe insomnia (ISI \> 22) * Body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m2. * History of TBI * Known oropharyngeal or esophageal dysphagia * Pregnancy * Allergy to topical anesthetic * Inability to fast for 6 hours * Recent facial trauma * Recent nasal, pharyngeal, laryngeal, or esophageal surgery * Known nasal, pharyngeal or esophageal obstruction * Current upper respiratory infection * Insufficient internet/computer access to participate in remote study visit * Severe excessive daytime sleepiness (risk of motor vehicle accidents) * Heart failure, recent stroke, heart attack, etc. * Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) Scale \>15

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Conditions

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obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

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Obstructive sleep apnea

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Locations

  • University of Minnesota

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

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