biostudies-literaturede Ruiter MHTFonds NutsOhra441-450https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC5918490biostudies-literatureUnknown22(2)<h4>Purpose</h4>The Sleep Position Trainer (SPT) is a new option for treating patients with positional obstructive sleep apnea (POSA). This study investigated long-term efficacy, adherence, and quality of life during use of the SPT device compared with oral appliance therapy (OAT) in patients with POSA.<h4>Methods</h4>This prospective, multicenter trial randomized patients with mild to moderate POSA (apnea-hypopnea index [AHI] 5-30/h) to SPT or OAT. Polysomnography was performed at baseline and after 3 and 12 months' follow-up. The primary endpoint was OSA severity; adherence, quality of life, and adverse events were also assessed.<h4>Results</h4>Ninety-nine patients were randomized and 58 completed the study (29 in each group). Median AHI in the SPT group decreased from 13.2/h at baselineSleep & breathing = Schlaf & AtmungDurability of treatment effects of the Sleep Position Trainer versus oral appliance therapy in positional OSA: 12-month follow-up of a randomized controlled trial.PMC5918490Project 1104-031de Lange Jde Ruiter MHTde Vries NBenoist LBLfalseDurability of treatment effects of the Sleep Position Trainer versus oral appliance therapy in positional OSA: 12-month follow-up of a randomized controlled trial.<h4>Purpose</h4>The Sleep Position Trainer (SPT) is a new option for treating patients with positional obstructive sleep apnea (POSA). This study investigated long-term efficacy, adherence, and quality of life during use of the SPT device compared with oral appliance therapy (OAT) in patients with POSA.<h4>Methods</h4>This prospective, multicenter trial randomized patients with mild to moderate POSA (apnea-hypopnea index [AHI] 5-30/h) to SPT or OAT. Polysomnography was performed at baseline and after 3 and 12 months' follow-up. The primary endpoint was OSA severity; adherence, quality of life, and adverse events were also assessed.<h4>Results</h4>Ninety-nine patients were randomized and 58 completed the study (29 in each group). Median AHI in the SPT group decreased from 13.2/h at baseline2018-01-01T00:00:00Z2018 May2026-05-04T23:18:40.176Z2019-03-26T23:34:24ZS-EPMC59184902891363010.1007/s11325-017-1568-4