Treatment of Sleep Apnea Syndrome With nCPAP Versus Oral Appliance

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Sleep Apnea Syndrome

• Registration Number: NCT00152672
• Lead Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers

Brief Summary

This prospective randomized cross over study aims to compare nCPAP with mandibular advancement device for the treatment of sleep apnea syndrome.The effectiveness of nCPAP and oral appliance on apnea-hypopnea index, daytime sleepiness and quality of life will be compared in 60 patients.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2005-02
• Study Start: 2005-06
• Study First Submitted: 2005-09-08
• Study First Submitted QC: 2005-09-08
• Study First Posted: 2005-09-09
• Last Update Submitted: 2005-10-27
• Last Update Posted: 2005-10-28

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

18 to 70 years old BMI < 35 kg/m2 Apnea-hypopnea index between 10 and 60 events/h Complaint of snoring and sleepiness Dental status adequate for treatment with oral appliance informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

psychiatric disease professional driver other cause of sleepiness

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: CROSSOVER

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

CHU; 🇫🇷 Angers, France