At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordN/ACompleted· 44 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Transcutaneous electrical stimulation +1 moredevice
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Randomised, Double-blinded, Sham-controlled Cross-over Trial of Continuous Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation of the Pharyngeal Dilator Muscles in Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Transcutaneous electrical stimulation and Sham stimulation for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea. Completed, enrolled 44 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The aim of this randomized, double-blinded, sham-controlled cross-over trial is to demonstrate the effectiveness of continuous transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the pharyngeal dilator muscles to reduce sleep-disordered breathing.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsObstructive Sleep Apnoea
CountriesUnited Kingdom
Collaborators--
Timeline
N/ACompletedFinished
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedAug 2012
Enrollment StartMar 2013
Primary CompletionDec 2015
TodayJul 2026
First PostedAug 9, 2012
Enrollment StartMar 1, 2013
Primary CompletionDec 1, 2015
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 2.8 yearsPosted 13.9 years ago
Interventions
Transcutaneous electrical stimulationdevice
Transcutaneous electrical stimulation (one night of electrical current titrated according to skin sensation)
Sham stimulationdevice
Sham stimulation for one night (no electrical stimulation)