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Predicting the success of mandibular repositioning appliance therapy in obstructive sleep apnea

Recruiting
Conditions
OSAS
sleep apnea
10040998
Registration Number
NL-OMON48663
Lead Sponsor
Amphia Ziekenhuis
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
380
Inclusion Criteria

• 18 years or older at time of inclusion
• Established OSA (AHI of 5/hour or more on poly(somno)graphy)
• Symptomatic OSA (ESS-score > 10)

Exclusion Criteria

• patients with dental status hindering the use of MRA such as less than 10 teeth per dental arch, periodontal and dental problems, severe temporomandibular disorders. Patients with dental implants are allowed to participate.
• patients who cannot be properly instructed on the use of MRA, including patients with mental illness
• presence of complete nasal obstruction
• presence of a tumour in the upper airways
• adenotonsillar hypertrophy grades 3 and 4
• body mass index > 40kg/m2
• presence of obesity hypoventilation syndrome
• presence of any neuromuscular disorder
• chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) with documented hypercapnia
• central sleep apnea component of > 50% of total AHI

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational non invasive
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
<p>effective treatment with MRA is described as a reduction in AHI of at least 50%<br /><br>combined with an AHI< 10. If AHI at baseline was < 10, the index must decrease<br /><br>to at least < 5.</p><br>
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
<p>not applicable</p><br>
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