Electrical Stimulation for Snoring and Sleep Apnea
Effects of Frequency Adjustment in Functional Electrical Stimulation on Genioglossus Muscle Activity
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N/AInterventional Study
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)Snoring
No Placebo Group
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At a Glance
Age
19 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Basic Science
Participants needed
28 (estimated)
Sponsor
Seoul National University Bundang Hospital · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults at high risk for sleep apnea. Participants will receive electrical stimulation on their tongue during one visit to see how it affects muscle activity.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I am 19 years old or older
I have a STOP questionnaire score of 2 or higher
I can read and write in Korean
I agree to participate in the study
You may not be able to join if
I am pregnant or breastfeeding
I have cognitive impairment or psychiatric disorders
I refuse to undergo study procedures
I have a known allergy to stimulation pads
I have skin conditions that prevent stimulation
I have serious medical conditions like epilepsy or diabetes
I have a known heart condition or a pacemaker
I have had surgery in the submental area or upper airway
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This single-group interventional study investigates the safety and physiologic effects of functional electrical stimulation (FES) applied to the tongue and submental muscles in adults at high risk for sleep apnea. Participants will receive five stimulation frequencies (15, 25, 35, 45, and 75 Hz) in randomized order during a single visit. Ultrasound and tongue pressure (IOPI) measurements, as well …
This single-group interventional study investigates the safety and physiologic effects of functional electrical stimulation (FES) applied to the tongue and submental muscles in adults at high risk for sleep apnea. Participants will receive five stimulation frequencies (15, 25, 35, 45, and 75 Hz) in randomized order during a single visit. Ultrasound and tongue pressure (IOPI) measurements, as well as subjective assessments of discomfort and perceived effects, will be conducted before, during, and after stimulation. The primary objective is to evaluate changes in muscle thickness, length, and tongue strength across different stimulation frequencies. Secondary objectives include assessing participant discomfort, safety, and subjective treatment effects.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged 19 years or older
* STOP questionnaire score ≥ 2
* Able to read and write in Korean
* Voluntarily provides written informed consent to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Refusal to undergo study procedures or failure to provide informed consent
* Cogn…
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged 19 years or older
* STOP questionnaire score ≥ 2
* Able to read and write in Korean
* Voluntarily provides written informed consent to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Refusal to undergo study procedures or failure to provide informed consent
* Cognitive impairment or psychiatric disorders that interfere with the ability to follow study instructions
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women
* Known allergy or hypersensitivity to electrical stimulation pads or related materials (e.g., silicone, polypropylene, polyethylene)
* Skin conditions preventing application of electrical stimulation (e.g., hypersensitive skin)
* Medical conditions considered unsuitable for participation by the investigator (e.g., epilepsy, malignant tumor, high fever, diabetes mellitus, use of anticoagulants, phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, hemophilia)
* Infectious disease or local conditions at the stimulation site (e.g., inflammation, wounds, abscess, edema)
* Known cardiac disease or presence of a cardiac pacemaker or implanted electrical stimulation device
* History of surgery involving the submental area or upper airway region
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