Status:

COMPLETED

Cervical Collar for Patients With Moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Lead Sponsor:

Uppsala University

Conditions:

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-75 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study evaluates treatment effect of Cervical Collar (CC) in moderate obstructive sleep apnea.The investigators believe that stabilization of the neck by using a CC during sleep helps sustain airw...

Detailed Description

Moderate and severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is strongly associated with cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and also with occupational and traffic accidents due to fatigue and daytime sleepiness. ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Moderate obstructive sleep apnea (AHI 15-30)
  • BMI \<35
  • Age 18-75
  • Signed Informed Consent

Exclusion

  • Ongoing or planned pregnancy during intervention
  • Whiplash injury or other neck pain
  • Rheumatic diseases
  • Dementia
  • Active alcohol or drug abuse \<2 back in time
  • Treatment with sleeping pills or other sedatives
  • Cannot wear CC for any reason
  • Pregnant or lactating women
  • Not expected to be able to comply with nighttime breathing registration/treatment due to medical and/or psychological conditions.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 16 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

January 30 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

100 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03754270

Start Date

June 16 2019

End Date

January 30 2023

Last Update

May 10 2023

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Uppsala university

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