Plain-English translation of NCT07129967 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 whether orofacial myofunctional therapy—a program of guided mouth, throat, and breathing exercises—can help children with obstructive sleep apnea (a condition where breathing stops and starts during sleep). Over 12 weeks, children will learn and practice these exercises to strengthen the muscles involved in breathing and see if the treatment improves sleep quality and reduces sleep disruptions.
Obstructive sleep apnea in children can cause poor sleep, daytime tiredness, and other health problems. This trial exists to see whether this non-invasive exercise program could be an effective way to help children breathe better at night without surgery or other treatments.
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If you join, your child would participate in orofacial myofunctional therapy sessions over 12 weeks—learning and practicing exercises designed to strengthen the muscles involved in breathing. The study will measure changes in your child's sleep patterns, breathing during sleep, and quality of life before and after the 12-week program.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 6, 2026 · Not medical advice
Belgium
Sponsor
University Ghent
Enrollment target
~90 participants
Started
August 2024
Primary completion
October 2026
Age range
6 Years – 12 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in August 2025.
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Central contact
Jolien Verbeke, MSc
University Ghent
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