Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 12:31 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 10:38 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT07129967
Status:
RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2025-08-19
First Post:
2025-04-28
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
False
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Oromyofunctional Training: an Innovative Rehabilitation Program for Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Sponsor:
Organization:
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Therefore, it is important to treat OSA early and effectively. However, adenotonsillectomy, the standard therapeutic approach for children with OSA, is often inadequate. Research shows that 20-40% of children still have residual OSA symptoms after surgery. Therefore, exploring other treatment options, specifically for those patients who currently have insufficient therapeutic options, is an interesting and relevant avenue for research.\n\nThis study will evaluate the effectiveness of orofacial myofunctional therapy as a treatment option for children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Orofacial myofunctional therapy consists of a set of oropharyngeal exercises to correct abnormal orofacial functions and strengthen upper airway muscles that are involved in maintaining airway patency. Both objective and subjective/patient-reported outcomes are collected to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the potential of orofacial myofunctional therapy as a treatment for OSA.', 'detailedDescription': 'Objective: Determine the effect of 12 weeks of orofacial myofunctional therapy on oromyofunctional, sleep and sleep-related quality of life outcomes in children with OSA (AHI \\> 1)'}, 'eligibilityModule': {'sex': 'ALL', 'stdAges': ['CHILD'], 'maximumAge': '12 Years', 'minimumAge': '6 Years', 'healthyVolunteers': False, 'eligibilityCriteria': 'Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Children aged between 6-12\n* Diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Polysomnography (AHI\\<1)\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* History of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy\n* Undergoing an orthodontic procedure during the study period\n* Undegoing an OSA treatment during the study period\n* Orofacial congenital deformities\n* Mental retardation (\\>2 SD above P50)'}, 'identificationModule': {'nctId': 'NCT07129967', 'acronym': 'OROFIT', 'briefTitle': 'Oromyofunctional Training: an Innovative Rehabilitation Program for Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea', 'organization': {'class': 'OTHER', 'fullName': 'University Hospital, Ghent'}, 'officialTitle': 'Oromyofunctional Training: an Innovative Rehabilitation Program for Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea', 'orgStudyIdInfo': {'id': 'ONZ-2024-0003'}}, 'armsInterventionsModule': {'armGroups': [{'type': 'EXPERIMENTAL', 'label': 'OSA-patients', 'description': 'orofacial myofunctional therapy', 'interventionNames': ['Behavioral: Orofacial myofunctional therapy']}], 'interventions': [{'name': 'Orofacial myofunctional therapy', 'type': 'BEHAVIORAL', 'otherNames': ['Oromyofunctional therapy', 'Oropharyngeal exercises'], 'description': 'Orofacial myofunctional therapy consists of a set of oropharyngeal exercises to correct abnormal orofacial functions such as mouth breathing and a caudal tongue position, and strengthen upper airway muscles (e.g., muscles of the tongue and soft palate) that are involved in maintaining airway patency.', 'armGroupLabels': ['OSA-patients']}]}, 'contactsLocationsModule': {'locations': [{'zip': '9000', 'city': 'Ghent', 'status': 'RECRUITING', 'country': 'Belgium', 'contacts': [{'name': 'Jolien Verbeke', 'role': 'CONTACT', 'email': 'joliverb.verbeke@ugent.be', 'phone': '+32 9 332 01 43'}, {'name': 'Kristiane Van Lierde', 'role': 'PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR'}], 'facility': 'Ghent University', 'geoPoint': {'lat': 51.05, 'lon': 3.71667}}], 'centralContacts': [{'name': 'Jolien Verbeke, MSc', 'role': 'CONTACT', 'email': 'joliverb.verbeke@ugent.be', 'phone': '+32 9 332 01 43'}], 'overallOfficials': [{'name': 'Kristiane Van Lierde, PhD', 'role': 'PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR', 'affiliation': 'University Ghent'}]}, 'ipdSharingStatementModule': {'ipdSharing': 'NO'}, 'sponsorCollaboratorsModule': {'leadSponsor': {'name': 'University Ghent', 'class': 'OTHER'}, 'responsibleParty': {'type': 'SPONSOR'}}}}