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Digital-supported Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy in OSA

NCT07292922 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2026-03-13

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Summary

This pilot study explores the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of Digital-supported Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (d-MFT), an innovative program combining facial recognition technology with evidence-based orofacial exercises for individuals with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). The d-MFT program aims to strengthen oropharyngeal muscles, improve airway function, and reduce OSA severity.

Participants receiving 3-month d-MFT (n=30) are expected to demonstrate greater improvements in OSA severity, sleep-related symptoms, and quality of life compared to those in the waitlist control group (n=30).

Feasibility and acceptability will be evaluated through outcome-based questionnaires and semi-structured interviews to explore participants' experiences, satisfaction, and perceived barriers to adherence.

Conditions

  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Digital-supported Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy

The intervention include: (1) Five 30-minute d-MFT sessions; (2) two follow-up phone calls; and (3) facial and tongue exercise app for home practice.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong

    collaborator OTHER

  • Hong Kong Metropolitan University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Agnes YK Lai, PhD · Hong Kong Metropolitan University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-01-05
Primary Completion
2027-01-31
Completion
2027-04-30

Countries

  • Hong Kong

Study Locations

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