Study to Examine the Effect of Silicone Mouth Tape on Snoring and Mild Sleep Apnea.
Launched by JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Sep 5, 2024
Trial Information
Current as of May 08, 2025
Recruiting
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ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is looking at whether using silicone mouth tape during sleep can help reduce snoring and improve mild sleep apnea. Snoring can be more than just a nuisance; it can disrupt sleep for both the person snoring and their bed partner and may lead to other health issues. This study aims to see if covering the mouth with tape encourages breathing through the nose, which may lead to less snoring and better sleep quality.
To participate in this study, you should be an adult aged 27 to 74 with a body mass index of 35 or higher, have a history of snoring, and have had a prior sleep study showing either no sleep apnea or mild sleep apnea. You'll need a bed partner who can provide feedback about your snoring. If you're interested, you can expect to wear the mouth tape while you sleep, and the researchers will monitor how it affects your snoring and overall sleep quality. This trial is currently recruiting participants and welcomes people of all genders. If you have any allergies to silicone or certain health conditions, you may not be eligible, but it’s worth checking with your doctor to see if you qualify.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Adult patients with a body mass index of 35 kg/m2 with a self-reported history of snoring and a bed partner who can provider answers to about the patients snoring. Patients must have a prior sleep study that shows no sleep apnea, or mild sleep apnea (AHI under 15 events/hr).
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Allergy to silicone mouth tape, chronic lung disease, facial hair preventing wearing of the tape
- • Grade 3+ or 4+ tonsils, prior palatal or tongue surgery.
- • Patients may not have any form of chronic or acute hypoventilation.
- • Patients must be able to tolerate breathing through their nose with the mouth tape in place for at least 3 minutes.
- • Patients may not be pregnant
About Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University, a prestigious research institution located in Baltimore, Maryland, is renowned for its commitment to advancing medical science and public health through innovative clinical trials. With a rich history of groundbreaking research and a multidisciplinary approach, the university's clinical trial initiatives focus on translating scientific discoveries into effective treatments and interventions. Leveraging state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative network of experts, Johns Hopkins University conducts rigorous clinical studies that aim to improve patient outcomes and address critical health challenges. Its dedication to ethical standards and participant safety underscores its role as a leader in clinical research.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Jonathan Jun, MD
Principal Investigator
Johns Hopkins University
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported