CTRI/2026/01/100090Not yet recruitingNot Applicable
Effect of Oropharyngeal Exercises compared to Tongue proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
ATMAKURI DEEPTHI1 site in 1 country42 target enrollmentStarted: December 6, 2026Last updated:
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 42
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Apnea-Hypopnea Index
Study Overview
Brief Summary
The Effect of Oropharyngeal Exercises and Tongue Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation in improving sleep quality, reducing Apnea Hypopnea Index and enchancing airway muscle function in patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Null hypothesis is there is no significant differance between Oropharyngeal Exercises and Tongue PNF in improving OSA symptoms with alternative hypothesis that there is significant differance between Oropharyngeal Exercises or Tongue PNf in improving OSA symptoms
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Na
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 19.00 Year(s) to 65.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •adults aged 18 to 65 years diagnosed with mild to moderate OSA .
- •individuals with Apnea Hypopnea index between 5 to 30 events per hour .
- •patients willing to participate and comply with the interventions.
Exclusion Criteria
- •severe OSA Apnea Hypopnea index more than
- •history of upper airway or neurological disorders affecting or oropharyngeal muscles.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Apnea-Hypopnea Index
Time Frame: 12 WEEKS
Epworth Sleepiness Scale
Time Frame: 12 WEEKS
Secondary Outcomes
- QUALITY OF LIFE(12 WEEKS)
Investigators
ATMAKURI DEEPTHI
MALLA REDDY UNIVERSITY
Study Sites (1)
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