Electrical Stimulation for Snoring and Sleep Apnea

Effects of Frequency Adjustment in Functional Electrical Stimulation on Genioglossus Muscle Activity

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Snoring
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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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

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
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 …
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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…
Contacts

Juseok Ryu, M.D., Ph.D.

+82-31-787-7739

jseok337@snu.ac.kr

CONTACT

Hyunjin KIM

+82-10-9974-7152

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