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The Effect of Self-care Emphasizing on Balloon-Blowing Exercise Program on Severity of Sleep Apnea and Respiratory Muscle Strength Among School Age Children With Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Thailand30 participantsStarted 2024-02-12

Plain-language summary

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common condition in school-age children, often leading to sleep disturbances and associated health issues. Non-invasive interventions, such as respiratory muscle training, have shown promise in mitigating the severity of OSA. This study explores the effects of a self-care-focused balloon-blowing exercise program on improving respiratory muscle strength and reducing OSA severity in children. This research aimed to study the effects of a self-care emphasizing on balloon-blowing exercises program on severity of sleep apnea and respiratory muscle strength in school-aged children diagnosed with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), receiving treatment at the outpatient ENT department at Siriraj Hospital.

Who can participate

Age range6 Years – 12 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * School-age children aged 6-12 years diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) of mild to moderate severity (AHI 1-9 events/hour). * Children receiving a consistent medication dosage with no planned adjustments to increase the dosage. * Fully conscious, with no hearing problems, and able to understand the Thai language. * Children voluntarily agree to participate in the study, and their parents consent to provide care during the research period. * Have a smartphone or tablet capable of using the LINE application, with the ability to operate the application under parental supervision. * Agree to allow the researcher to communicate via LINE and phone calls. Exclusion Criteria: * Children with severe comorbidities or chronic illnesses requiring ongoing treatment. * Children undergoing treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. * Children who have engaged in exercise sessions lasting more than 20 minutes per session, at least 3 times per week, within the 6 months prior to the start of data collection.

What they're measuring

Respiratory Muscle strength

Timeframe: Change from Baseline Respiratory Muscle strength at 5 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06780982

SponsorChulalongkorn University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-03-16