Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Effects of orolingual myofunctional therapy on snoring–a randomized controlled trial. |
| Authors: |
Alheija, Ahmad Abu (AUTHOR), Pongratz, Marietta (AUTHOR), Spering, Jan (AUTHOR), Zeller, Daniel (AUTHOR), Bertelsmann, Dietmar (AUTHOR), Moritz, Florian (AUTHOR), Meyer, Till (AUTHOR), Hackenberg, Stephan (AUTHOR), Schendzielorz, Philipp (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
Acta Oto-Laryngologica. Sep2025, Vol. 145 Issue 9, p857-865. 9p. |
| Subjects: |
Mouth, Exercise therapy, Statistical sampling, Visual analog scale, Questionnaires, Treatment effectiveness, Randomized controlled trials, Analysis of covariance, Descriptive statistics, Age distribution, Pharynx, Tongue, Longitudinal method, Snoring, Sleep apnea syndromes, Comparative studies, Confidence intervals, Sleep quality, Patient aftercare |
| Abstract (English): |
Background: Snoring often limits sleep quality and quality of life of the affected person. Effective therapies for snoring are scarce. Aims/Objectives: This prospective, randomized, controlled study aims to investigate the efficacy of an orolingual myofunctional therapy for the treatment of snoring. Material and Methods: In total 125 participants with history of snoring were included in this single center study. Participants were randomized to orolingual (treatment) or finger coordination exercises (control) for 6 weeks. The primary endpoint was a subjective snoring score derived from visual analogue scales for snoring qualities. The secondary endpoints included snoring index, -time and apnea-hypopnea index determined by home sleep apnea test and sleep questionnaires. Results: 92 patients reached final analysis (51 experimental, 41 controls). In analysis of covariance, the snoring score at follow-up was 2.3 scale points lower in the treatment group, compared to the control group (95% CI 0.6 to 3.9, p = 0.007). Explorative analysis suggested that older participants benefit more than younger. Secondary parameters did not differ significantly. Results: 92 patients reached final analysis (51 experimental, 41 controls). In analysis of covariance, the snoring score at follow-up was 2.3 scale points lower in the treatment group, compared to the control group (95% CI 0.6 to 3.9, p = 0.007). Explorative analysis suggested that older participants benefit more than younger. Secondary parameters did not differ significantly. Conclusions and Significance: Results of this study indicate that orolingual myofunctional therapy improves subjective snoring score with respect to the bed partner compared to control. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Abstract (Chinese): |
背景：打鼾通常会影响患者的睡眠质量和生活质量。目前有效的打鼾疗法比较稀少。目的：本项前瞻性的、随机的、对照型研究旨在探讨口舌肌功能疗法治疗打鼾的疗效。 材料与方法：本研究共纳入125名有打鼾病史的受试者。受试者被随机分配接受口舌肌功能训练（治疗组）或手指协调训练（对照组）, 为期6周。主要终点是主观打鼾评分, 该评分得自打鼾特征视觉模拟量表。次要终点包括打鼾指数、打鼾时间和呼吸暂停-低通气指数, 这些评分通过居家睡眠呼吸暂停测试和睡眠问卷来确定。 结果：92例患者进入最终分析（51例实验组, 41例对照组）。协方差分析显示, 治疗组随访时的打鼾评分比对照组低2.3个量表点（95% CI 0.6 - 3.9, p=0.007）。探索性分析表明, 老年参与者比年轻参与者获益更多。次要参数无显著差异。 结论与意义：本研究结果表明, 与对照组相比, 口舌肌功能治疗可改善同床者的主观打鼾评分。 [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
