OROPHARYNGEAL MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY IN OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

CONTROL:Information form with hygienic-dietary measures or sleep hygiene guidelines is provided and explained.: * Establish a regular sleep schedule * Do not stay in bed longer than our regular sleep schedule. * Avoid naps during the day * Do not perform exciting activities and/or activities that demand physical or mental energy in the 3 hours prior to going to bed. * Avoid the use of mobile screens, as well as exposure to intense light in the 3 hours prior to going to bed. * Follow a healthy bedtime routine * Healthy lifestyle habits: avoid tobacco, alcohol and other toxic substances.

EXPERIMENTAL: program of exercises that will be composed of 4 blocks: the first is the work of the soft palate (retropalatine level), the second is the work of the functionality of the tongue (retroglossus level), the third is the work of the position of the hyoid bone (hypopharyngeal level), and the fourth is work on anterior head tilt and craniocervical extension (anterior head posture).

Study summary

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a prevalent nocturnal breathing disorder among the general population. Oropharyngeal myofunctional therapy (OMT) is an alternative conservative treatment used to improve OSA, associated health problems, and to improve the efficacy and tolerability of CPAP.

The objective is to determine the effect of OMT in the general population with mild-moderate OSA.

The overall study design will be a randomized controlled clinical trial with parallel groups. Both the control group and the intervention group will receive the same indications on the hygienic-dietary measures to be followed. The intervention group will also follow an exercise program based on OMT for 20 weeks. The effect on the apnea-hypopnea index and other variables will be determined by means of respiratory polygraphy before and after the intervention.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• the effectiveness of Oropharyngeal myofunctional therapy in the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea compared to conservative treatment measured by Respiratory Poligraphy — 12 months

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