Influence of an Anti-snoring pillow changing the head position on snoring
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- SnoringR06.5Mouth breathing
- Registration Number
- DRKS00008744
- Lead Sponsor
- Sissel GmbH
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 20
Inclusion Criteria
Patients / participants with primary snoring (Obstructive sleep apnea was ruled out previous to the study by polysomnography or respiratory polygraphy)
aged between 18 and 75
body mass index (BMI) <= 30
without daytime sleepiness and
an existing bed partner
Exclusion Criteria
Aged <17 and >75
BMI>30
obstructive sleep apnea or persistent daytime sleepiness (ESS>12)
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Appearance of snoring reduction: The appearance of snoring reduction will be determined by a visual analogue scale, that test person and bed partner are going to fill out prior to study start, as well as after completion of the on month lasting test and settling-in period. Furthermore the snoring – index is taking into consideration, which will be ascertained during the two polysomnography nights in the sleep laboratory.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Alteration of sleep quality: During the settling-in period, questions on falling asleep easily”, lying down and sleeping as usual”, being tired the next morning, exhausted, irritable, being disturbed by the pillow while sleeping and sleeping through has to be answered after each night for evaluating the sleep quality. Further on questionnaires regarding daytime sleepiness via ESS (Epworth Sleepiness Scale) and sleep quality will be handed over prior to study start and afterwards. <br>Evaluation of the polysomnographic sleep- and breath-related parameters, like AHI (apnea-hypopnea-Index), AHI in supine position, RERAS (Respiratory Effort-Related Arousals).