Neuromuscular electrical stimulation for obstructive sleep apnoea: comparing adherence to active and sham therapy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mild obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a common disorder associated with daytime sleepiness and impaired quality of life. Given that adherence to positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy in OSA is suboptimal, alternative strategies are needed particularly for patients with mild OSA. Daytime neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) of the tongue is a new therapeutic modality for mild OSA. The objective of this study was to determine if patients with mild OSA adhere to daytime NMES.

Methods

A randomised, sham-controlled, double-masked controlled trial was conducted in 40 patients with mild OSA who received either high-intensity (active) or low-intensity (sham) NMES for 6 weeks. The primary end-point was adherence to therapy. Exploratory outcomes included the respir

SUBMITTER: Abreu AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10752290 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature