Plain-English translation of NCT06910930 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing a device called DidgeriTU—a breathing exercise tool based on an ancient Aboriginal instrument—to see if it can reduce sleep apnea events in people with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea. Some participants will use the real device, while others will use a similar-looking device without the resistance feature. The goal is to find out whether this breathing exercise approach can safely and effectively improve sleep apnea symptoms.
Sleep apnea causes repeated breathing interruptions during sleep, which can be harmful to your health. While existing treatments like CPAP machines work well for many people, researchers want to explore whether a simple breathing exercise device could offer another helpful option for people with mild to moderate sleep apnea.
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You would be randomly assigned to use either the real DidgeriTU breathing device or a sham device that looks identical but lacks the resistance feature. You would practice using your assigned device regularly as instructed. The study will track your sleep apnea symptoms over time to see whether the real device works better than the sham device at reducing apnea events.
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Thailand
Sponsor
Thammasat University Hospital
Enrollment target
~76 participants
Started
May 2025
Primary completion
March 2026
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Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in January 2026.
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Central contact
Naphitchaya Wiriya, Internal medicine
Thammasat University Hospital
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