The Use of Oral Appliances as an Adjunct to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) in the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
About this trial
This is an interventional diagnostic trial for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea focused on measuring OSAHS, Oral Appliance, Hypopnoea Syndrome
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: stable on C-PAP for at least 3 months, and Previous diagnostic polysomnography ithin 2 years, and Pre-treatment AHI 10-30 ( mild-moderate sleep apnea), and Compliance > 4hrs per night, and are willing and able to give informed consent Exclusion Criteria: AHI >30, or Oxygen Saturation < 85% for > 10% of study time during previous diagnostic PSG; Or less than 8 teeth per jaw; Or not enough teeth in good periodontal health to allow retention of the appliance; Clinical evidence of severe tempero-mandibular joint dysfunction; Operates heavy machinery or motor vehicle as part of job; previous Motor Vehicle Crash assoc. with sleepiness; or major cardiovascular morbidity; or medically complicated or medically unstable.
Sites / Locations
- Vancouver Acute Sleep Disorder Program, UBC Hospital