Obstructive Sleep Apnea SyndromeAPNEAMOUVENCT06576310
Predictive Factors for Occlusal Changes in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment With Mandibular Advancement Appliance
An observational study of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, run by University Hospital, Toulouse at 1 site in France.
Trial summary
This research addresses obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), affecting 6-12% of French adults, often treated with mandibular advancement devices (MADs). MADs may lead to occlusal modifications, causing a 50% treatment abandonment rate. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
- What is being tested?
- Mandibular Advancement Device
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine, Medical device
- How many people
- 118 participants
- Where
- 1 siteFrance
- Study dates
- 6 Jan 2025to 6 Oct 2027
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: patients with sleep apnea treated with a mandibular advancement device
Who may be able to join
- Patient with complete dentition (up to second molars)
- Polysomnography or polygraphy
- Diagnosis of OSA
- Patient receiving OAM treatment at the Odontology Department of Toulouse University Hospital
- Patient with contemporary panoramic and lateral cephalometric X-rays (common practice) taken at the time of orthotic treatment
- Individual affiliated with or covered by a social security scheme
- Voluntary, informed, written consent, signed by both participant and investigator (prior to inclusion and any necessary research-related examinations).
Who cannot join
- Inability to provide informed consent
- Pregnant or breastfeeding patient
- Patient with curators, guardians, or legal protection
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
France1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
University Hospital of Toulouse
Toulouse
Stéphanie BRAYER, +33 5 61 32 25 09, brayer.s@chu-toulouse.fr
About this study
Official title: Evaluation of Predictive Factors for Dental Occlusal Changes in the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea With Mandibular Advancement Appliance
This research addresses obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), affecting 6-12% of French adults, often treated with mandibular advancement devices (MADs). MADs may lead to occlusal modifications, causing a 50% treatment abandonment rate. The study employs surface electromyography to assess masticatory muscle activity before and during MAD use, correlating it with occlusal changes after 6 months. The primary goal is to determine dental displacement profiles post-6-month MAD treatment, providing insights for personalized care and minimizing treatment failures.
Read the detailed description
In this exploratory electro-pathophysiological study, our objective is to provide a significant contribution to understanding the underlying mechanisms of occlusal modifications associated with mandibular advancement device (MAD) treatment in patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). Drawing from observational data, the researchers aim to identify specific electrophysiological profiles linked to masticatory muscle activity, correlating with occlusal changes after MAD treatment. This innovative approach involves detailed data collection on electrophysiological profiles, initial clinical characteristics pre-treatment, and post-treatment follow-up data. Focusing on patients from the dentistry department at Toulouse University Hospital, the study seeks to establish correlations between muscle activity recorded before and during MAD treatment and occlusal changes, ultimately defining electrophysiological patient profiles. These profiles could potentially guide personalized care, anticipating risks of occlusal modifications and reducing treatment dropouts or failures.
The study utilizes diverse exams-orthopantomogram, optical impressions, surface electromyography, polysomnography, and research questionnaires. Data collected pre- and post-mandibular advancement device treatment for six months will innovatively analyze the links between masticatory muscle activity and occlusal changes, aiming to define specific electrophysiological patient profiles.
In this research, participation in the protocol seamlessly integrates into routine care at the Odontology Department of the Toulouse University Hospital. The visits include the provision of the orthosis at 3 weeks (T1), with EMGs and digital occlusal analysis. The 6-week follow-up visit (T2) adjusts therapeutic propulsion, subjectively resolving symptoms related to OSAS. At the T0 visit, the researchers collect the polysomnographic monitoring before fitting the orthosis (carried out in the patient's reference sleep laboratory) to assess treatment efficiency.(The end-of-research visit (6 months after T0) comprehensively collects data, including questionnaires on stress, anxiety, sleep quality and quantity, oral habits, temporo mandibular dysfunction pain, and quality of life. Moreover, the researchers collect the polysomnographic monitoring after 3 months fitting the orthosis (carried out in the same patient's reference sleep laboratory than before fitting the orthosis).
- Conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
- Being tested
- Mandibular Advancement Device
- Keywords
- MAD therapy, side effect, Dental occlusion, electromyography
- Medical subject headings
- Sleep Apnea, Obstructive, Bites and Stings
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Mandibular Advancement DeviceDevice
In this research, participation in the protocol seamlessly integrates into routine care at the Odontology Department of the University Hospital of Toulouse. The visits include the provision of the orthosis at 3 weeks (T1), with EMGs and digital occlusal analysis. The 6-week follow-up visit (T2) adjusts therapeutic propulsion, subjectively resolving symptoms related to OSAS. At the T0 visit, the researchers collect the polysomnographic monitoring before fitting the orthosis (carried out in the patient's reference sleep laboratory) to assess treatment efficiency. The end-of-research visit (6 months after T1) comprehensively collects data, including questionnaires on stress, anxiety, sleep quality and quantity, oral habits, temporo mandibular dysfunction pain, and quality of life. Moreover, the researchers collect the polysomnographic monitoring after 3 months fitting the orthosis (carried out in the same patient's reference sleep laboratory than before fitting the orthosis).
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| OSA patients with mandibular advancement appliance | Patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treated with a mandibular advancement device (MAD), monitored for changes in masticatory muscle activity and occlusal modifications over a 6-month period. The study involves routine clinical visits and additional assessments including electromyography (EMG) with and without the appliance, optical impressions, digital occlusion recordings, patient diaries, and questionnaires on quality of life, temporo mandibular dysfunction pain, oral habits, stress and anxiety, and sleep evaluation. Receives: Device: Mandibular Advancement Device |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
OCCLUSAL MODIFICATIONS AFTER 6 MONTHS OF OAM TREATMENT
assessment of occlusal modifications after 6 months of mandibular advancement device (OAM) treatment. Dental occlusion will be measured using digital occlusal analysis with OCCLUSENS® (Bausch; Köln, Germany), considering the extent of contacts (centroid) and their intensity (%), and through morphometric analysis based on optical impressions obtained pre and post-treatment using the TRIOS optical camera (3Shape, Dentsply®)
Measured: 6 month
PRIMARY EXPOSURE VARIABLE: MASTICATORY MUSCLE ACTIVITY
The primary exposure of interest is the activity of masticatory muscles measured by EMG, in the form of motor-evoked potentials (MEPs in µV/s). This measurement will be conducted at the T1 visit when the orthosis is provided to the patient (3 weeks after inclusion) and 6 months after the inclusion visit. At each measurement time, surface EMG will be conducted bilaterally (4 locations in total), both with and without OAM. The association between muscle activity at inclusion and occlusal modifications will be studied for the primary objective, while the association between muscle activity after 6 months of treatment and occlusal modifications will be explored as a secondary objective.
Measured: 6 month
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted28 Aug 2024
- Study start6 Jan 2025
- Primary completion6 Oct 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion6 Oct 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Obstructive Sleep Apnea SyndromeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 118 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University Hospital, Toulouse
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Constance CUNY, MD, Principal investigator, University Hospital, Toulouse
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06576310
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- RC31/24/0024
- Acronym
- APNEAMOUVE
- Status last verified
- Jul 2026
- First submitted
- 1 Aug 2024
- Last updated
- 23 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 23 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Evaluation of Predictive Factors for Dental Occlusal Changes in the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea With Mandibular Advancement Appliance
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06576310
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- APNEAMOUVE / RC31/24/0024
- Conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
- Keywords
- MAD therapy, side effect, Dental occlusion, electromyography
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 118 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University Hospital, ToulouseUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 6 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 6 Oct 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 6 Oct 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 28 Aug 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This research addresses obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), affecting 6-12% of French adults, often treated with mandibular advancement devices (MADs). MADs may lead to occlusal modifications, causing a 50% treatment abandonment rate. The study employs surface electromyography to assess masticatory muscle activity before and during MAD use, correlating it with occlusal changes after 6 months. The primary goal is to determine dental displacement profiles post-6-month MAD treatment, providing insights for personalized care and minimizing treatment failures.
Detailed description
In this exploratory electro-pathophysiological study, our objective is to provide a significant contribution to understanding the underlying mechanisms of occlusal modifications associated with mandibular advancement device (MAD) treatment in patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). Drawing from observational data, the researchers aim to identify specific electrophysiological profiles linked to masticatory muscle activity, correlating with occlusal changes after MAD treatment. This innovative approach involves detailed data collection on electrophysiological profiles, initial clinical characteristics pre-treatment, and post-treatment follow-up data. Focusing on patients from the dentistry department at Toulouse University Hospital, the study seeks to establish correlations between muscle activity recorded before and during MAD treatment and occlusal changes, ultimately defining electrophysiological patient profiles. These profiles could potentially guide personalized care, anticipating risks of occlusal modifications and reducing treatment dropouts or failures.
The study utilizes diverse exams-orthopantomogram, optical impressions, surface electromyography, polysomnography, and research questionnaires. Data collected pre- and post-mandibular advancement device treatment for six months will innovatively analyze the links between masticatory muscle activity and occlusal changes, aiming to define specific electrophysiological patient profiles.
In this research, participation in the protocol seamlessly integrates into routine care at the Odontology Department of the Toulouse University Hospital. The visits include the provision of the orthosis at 3 weeks (T1), with EMGs and digital occlusal analysis. The 6-week follow-up visit (T2) adjusts therapeutic propulsion, subjectively resolving symptoms related to OSAS. At the T0 visit, the researchers collect the polysomnographic monitoring before fitting the orthosis (carried out in the patient's reference sleep laboratory) to assess treatment efficiency.(The end-of-research visit (6 months after T0) comprehensively collects data, including questionnaires on stress, anxiety, sleep quality and quantity, oral habits, temporo mandibular dysfunction pain, and quality of life. Moreover, the researchers collect the polysomnographic monitoring after 3 months fitting the orthosis (carried out in the same patient's reference sleep laboratory than before fitting the orthosis).
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| OSA patients with mandibular advancement appliance | – | Device: Mandibular Advancement DevicePatients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treated with a mandibular advancement device (MAD), monitored for changes in masticatory muscle activity and occlusal modifications over a 6-month period. The study involves routine clinical visits and additional assessments including electromyography (EMG) with and without the appliance, optical impressions, digital occlusion recordings, patient diaries, and questionnaires on quality of life, temporo mandibular dysfunction pain, oral habits, stress and anxiety, and sleep evaluation. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- patients with sleep apnea treated with a mandibular advancement device
Key inclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Patient with complete dentition (up to second molars)
- Polysomnography or polygraphy
- Diagnosis of OSA
- Patient receiving OAM treatment at the Odontology Department of Toulouse University Hospital
- Patient with contemporary panoramic and lateral cephalometric X-rays (common practice) taken at the time of orthotic treatment
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Inability to provide informed consent
- Pregnant or breastfeeding patient
- Patient with curators, guardians, or legal protection
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Mandibular Advancement DeviceIn this research, participation in the protocol seamlessly integrates into routine care at the Odontology Department of the University Hospital of Toulouse. The visits include the provision of the orthosis at 3 weeks (T1), with EMGs and digital occlusal analysis. The 6-week follow-up visit (T2) adjusts therapeutic propulsion, subjectively resolving symptoms related to OSAS. At the T0 visit, the researchers collect the polysomnographic monitoring before fitting the orthosis (carried out in the patient's reference sleep laboratory) to assess treatment efficiency. The end-of-research visit (6 months after T1) comprehensively collects data, including questionnaires on stress, anxiety, sleep quality and quantity, oral habits, temporo mandibular dysfunction pain, and quality of life. Moreover, the researchers collect the polysomnographic monitoring after 3 months fitting the orthosis (carried out in the same patient's reference sleep laboratory than before fitting the orthosis). | Device | OSA patients with mandibular advancement appliance |
Primary outcome
OCCLUSAL MODIFICATIONS AFTER 6 MONTHS OF OAM TREATMENT
Time frame: 6 month
assessment of occlusal modifications after 6 months of mandibular advancement device (OAM) treatment. Dental occlusion will be measured using digital occlusal analysis with OCCLUSENS® (Bausch; Köln, Germany), considering the extent of contacts (centroid) and their intensity (%), and through morphometric analysis based on optical impressions obtained pre and post-treatment using the TRIOS optical camera (3Shape, Dentsply®)
PRIMARY EXPOSURE VARIABLE: MASTICATORY MUSCLE ACTIVITY
Time frame: 6 month
The primary exposure of interest is the activity of masticatory muscles measured by EMG, in the form of motor-evoked potentials (MEPs in µV/s). This measurement will be conducted at the T1 visit when the orthosis is provided to the patient (3 weeks after inclusion) and 6 months after the inclusion visit. At each measurement time, surface EMG will be conducted bilaterally (4 locations in total), both with and without OAM. The association between muscle activity at inclusion and occlusal modifications will be studied for the primary objective, while the association between muscle activity after 6 months of treatment and occlusal modifications will be explored as a secondary objective.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 23 Jul 2026.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Constance CUNY, MD principal investigator
University Hospital, Toulouse
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, run by University Hospital, Toulouse at 1 site in France.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 7 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 23 Jul 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in France. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Constance CUNY, MD (+33615282467, cuny.c@chut-toulouse.fr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
OCCLUSAL MODIFICATIONS AFTER 6 MONTHS OF OAM TREATMENT (time frame: 6 month). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 23 Jul 2026.