Influence of Didgeridoo Practice on UA Obstruction Levels in Moderate OSA
Not Applicable
Terminated
- Conditions
- Sleep Apnea
- Registration Number
- NCT02159664
- Lead Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Saint Pierre
- Brief Summary
Didgeridoo practice has been shown to improve OSA severity. The aim of our study is to assess the changes in upper airways obstruction levels before and after Didgeridoo practice in moderate OSA patients.
- Detailed Description
Didgeridoo practice has been shown to improve Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) severity. The aim of our study is to assess the changes in upper airways obstruction levels, evaluated by sleep endoscopy, before and after 3 months of Didgeridoo practice in moderate non obese OSA patients. Severity of OSA will also be documented by polysomnography.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- TERMINATED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 4
Inclusion Criteria
- moderate OSA, non obese
Exclusion Criteria
- not willing play didgeridoo age<18 significant lung, cardiac disease neuromuscular disease psychiatric disorders drugs with influence on respiratory drive
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method upper airways obstruction levels 3 months assessed by drug-induced sleep endoscopy
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method apnea-hypopnea index 3 months assessed by polysomnography
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
CHU St Pierre
🇧🇪Brussels, Belgium
CHU St Pierre🇧🇪Brussels, Belgium