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NCT03664765 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Novel by Upper Airway Respiratory Muscle Training to Treat OSA in Chronic SCI

A NA study of OSA and SCI/D, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
29
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT03664765: Completed NA study of OSA and SCI/D, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.

NCT03664765 is a NA study of OSA and SCI/D that has completed, run by VA Office of Research and Development. The registered enrollment target is 29 participants, below the 163-participant average among 14 other OSA trials with a reported enrollment target (82% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT03664765, a NA study of OSA and SCI/D, has completed, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
29 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

It is estimated that spinal cord injury (SCI) affects approximately 12,000 new individuals every year in the United States, with the majority are cervical and/or upper thoracic injuries. Despite this high prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in chronic SCI population minority of patients are treated and are adherent to standard therapy (CPAP). This proposal addresses a new therapeutic intervention for OSA in SCI. The investigators hypothesized that combined oropharyngeal and respiratory muscle exercises improve respiratory symptoms and alleviate OSA in patients with chronic SCI. The investigators will perform a pilot randomized, sham-controlled study to examine the impact of combined daily exercises (\~30 min) for 1 and 3 months durations among Veterans with SCI. The investigators believe that this novel approach to treating OSA and will yield significant new knowledge that improves the health and quality of life of these patients.

Primary Outcome

Assess the feasibility of completing intervention arm (upper airway and respiratory muscle training arm) verses sham arm.

Interventions

  • OTHER UA and RMT
  • OTHER Sham exercise

Study Locations (1)

Michigan

  • John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit, MI - Detroit

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 29 participants
Start Date 2019-01-01
Est. Completion 2022-02-28
Phase NA
VA Office of Research and Development

1,668 total trials

What the finished NCT03664765 record still lists

NCT03664765 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 29 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 163-participant average among 14 other OSA trials with a reported enrollment target (82% lower).

The record links to 3 conditions, with OSA appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which UA and RMT is the first listed.

NCT03664765 reports a single indexed study location in Michigan.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03664765 about?

NCT03664765 is a clinical study titled "Novel by Upper Airway Respiratory Muscle Training to Treat OSA in Chronic SCI". It is estimated that spinal cord injury (SCI) affects approximately 12,000 new individuals every year in the United States, with the majority are cervical and/or upper thoracic injuries. Despite this high prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in chronic SCI population minority of patients are ...

What is the current status of trial NCT03664765?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 29 participants. The study started on 2019-01-01. Estimated completion is 2022-02-28.

What conditions does trial NCT03664765 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: OSA, SCI/D, Upper Airway Exercise.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03664765?

The interventions under investigation include: UA and RMT (OTHER), Sham exercise (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03664765?

This trial is sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,668 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT03664765 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Michigan. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT03664765's enrollment target sits among peer trials

29 11th of 14 higher than 4 of 14 other OSA trials

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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