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Comparison of Two Oral Appliances in the Treatment of Sleep Apnea Syndrome

Not Applicable
Terminated
Conditions
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Interventions
Device: Herbst (propulsion type oral appliance)
Device: Retention type appliance (ORM)
Registration Number
NCT02763813
Lead Sponsor
Hopital Foch
Brief Summary

Monocentric comparative group study comparing the efficacy and short-term tolerance of a propulsion type oral appliance (Herbst) with a retention type device (ORM) used in the treatment of sleep apnea syndrome. The investigators hypothesized both appliances would be equally effective and tolerated.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
4
Inclusion Criteria
  • Sufficient teeth to allow wearing of the device
  • Mild to severe OSAS
  • Ability to answer the questionnaires
  • No concomitant CPAP treatment
  • BMI inferior to 32 kg/m2
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Important dental or parodontal disease
  • Central sleep apnea
  • Jaw opening limitations
  • Temporo-mandibular joint dysfunction
  • Major gag reflex precluding the long-term use of the device
  • Major or unstable cardiovascular or pulmonary disease
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Propulsion type appliance (Herbst)Herbst (propulsion type oral appliance)-
Retention type appliance (ORM)Retention type appliance (ORM)Retention type appliance
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Apnea/hypopnea index (as measured from a level 1 or 2 polysomnography)12 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hôpital FOCH

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Suresnes, France

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