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N/ACompleted· 33 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Oropharyngeal exercises +1 morebehavioral
Likely dose
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Strengthening Oropharyngeal Muscles as a Novel Approach to Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea After Stroke: A Randomized Feasibility Study

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre·interventional·Posted Dec 26, 2019·Updated Apr 14, 2023

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Oropharyngeal exercises and Sham control for Apnea and 4 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 33 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

This study evaluates the feasibility and effectiveness of an oropharyngeal exercise (O-PE) regimen in treating post-stroke obstructive sleep apnea, as an alternative therapy to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). Eligible patients will be randomized (1:1) to treatment using a pre-specified schedule of O-PEs vs. a sham control arm.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsApnea, Sleep Apnea Syndromes, Sleep Apnea, Obstructive, Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack
CountriesCanada
CollaboratorsToronto Rehabilitation Institute, University of Toronto, Unity Health Toronto, Sunnybrook Research Institute

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
2020202120222023202420252026
First PostedDec 26, 2019
Enrollment StartApr 1, 2019
Primary CompletionDec 9, 2022
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 3.7 yearsPosted 6.5 years ago

Interventions

Oropharyngeal exercisesbehavioral

Oro-pharyngeal exercises that improve oro-pharyngeal and tongue strength. Instructions will be delivered via a tablet-based app.

Sham controlbehavioral

Simple mouth movements that have no impact of oro-pharyngeal strength. Instructions will be delivered via a tablet-based app.