Simple exercises after surgery double sleep apnea improvement
NCT ID NCT07231224
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether doing special tongue and throat exercises for 12 weeks after surgery helps people with moderate-to-severe sleep apnea breathe better at night. 51 adults were split into two groups: one did the exercises after surgery, the other had surgery only. The exercise group had much bigger improvements in breathing pauses and oxygen levels, especially at 3 months. The exercises are safe and easy to do at home.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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51 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2020
- Finished
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Jan 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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- Ages
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20 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 20-65 years * Moderate-to-severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea (AHI ≥ 15 events/hour) confirmed by PSG * Friedman palate position grade I-II and tonsil size grade III-IV * Patients who refuse or are unable to tolerate CPAP Exclusion Criteria: * \- Central or mixed sleep apnea * BMI \> 27 kg/m² * Severe cardiopulmonary disease or psychiatric illness * Pregnancy or cancer * Significant weight gain during the follow-up period
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Taipei Medical University - Shuang Ho Hospital
New Taipei, Taiwan, 235, Taiwan
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