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A stepwise titration protocol for oral appliance therapy in positional obstructive sleep apnea patients: proof of concept.

ABSTRACT: PURPOSE:In patients with positional obstructive sleep apnea (POSA), oral appliance therapy (OAT) is among the first-line treatments. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a new standardized stepwise titration protocol for OAT in a group of patients with POSA. METHODS:This was an observational intervention trial. Patients who were previously randomized to the OAT intervention arm of a comparison study comprised the subjects for this study. These patients, who had mild to moderate POSA, were assessed after 3 and 12 months for treatment efficacy, objective adherence by temperature microsensor, and side effects. The titration of OAT was performed using a standardized stepwise titration protocol including advancement levels of 60%, 75%, and 90% of the maximum mandibular protrusion. The optimal advancement level per individual was based on a weighted compromise between efficacy and side effects. RESULTS:In total, 36 patients were included and all completed the titration protocol after 3 months. At baseline, the OAT was set at 60% of the maximal mandibular protrusion position. At a 3-month evaluation, the advancement remained at 60% in 16 patients (44%) and reached 75% advancement in 20 patients (56%). Mean apnea-hypopnea index decreased from 12.9 events per hour (9.1-16.7) to 6.9 (3.7-10.3) (P < 0.001), and median objective adherence was 97.4 (61.4-100.00) after 3 months. The 12-month analysis showed consistent results and good OAT tolerance. Six patients (16.7%) terminated OAT and one patient (2.8%) was lost to follow-up. CONCLUSIONS:This standardized stepwise titration protocol for OAT showed good efficacy, good OAT tolerance, and good objective adherence in patients with mild to moderate POSA. Therefore, the protocol is recommended in research projects to improve standardization of methods between studies and in clinical practice for its practical feasibility.

SUBMITTER: de Ruiter MHT

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7426292 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

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A stepwise titration protocol for oral appliance therapy in positional obstructive sleep apnea patients: proof of concept.

de Ruiter M H T MHT Aarab G G de Vries N N Lobbezoo F F de Lange J J

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<h4>Purpose</h4>In patients with positional obstructive sleep apnea (POSA), oral appliance therapy (OAT) is among the first-line treatments. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a new standardized stepwise titration protocol for OAT in a group of patients with POSA.<h4>Methods</h4>This was an observational intervention trial. Patients who were previously randomized to the OAT intervention arm of a comparison study comprised the subjects for this study. These patients, who had mil ...[more]

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Project description:Study objectivesOral appliance therapy has emerged as an important alternative to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in treating patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). In this study we report about the subjective and objective treatment outcome of oral appliance therapy and CPAP in patients with OSAS.DesignCohort study of a previously conducted randomized clinical trial.SettingUniversity Medical Center, Groningen, The Netherlands.Patients or participantsOne hundred three patients with OSAS.InterventionsCPAP and oral appliance therapy (Thornton Adjustable Positioner type-1, Airway Management, Inc., Dallas, TX, USA).Measurements and resultsObjective (polysomnography) and subjective (Epworth Sleepiness Scale, Functional Outcomes of Sleep Questionnaire, Medical Outcomes Study 36-item Short Form Health Survey [SF-36]) parameters were assessed after 1 and 2 years of treatment. Treatment was considered successful when the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) was < 5 or showed substantial reduction, defined as reduction in the index of at least 50% from the baseline value to a value of < 20 in a patient without OSAS symptoms while undergoing therapy. Regarding the proportions of successful treatments, no significant difference was found between oral appliance therapy and CPAP in treating mild to severe OSAS in a 2-year follow-up. More patients (not significant) dropped out under oral appliance therapy (47%) compared with CPAP (33%). Both therapies showed substantial improvements in polysomnographic and neurobehavioral outcomes. However, CPAP was more effective in lowering the AHI and showed higher oxyhemoglobin saturation levels compared to oral appliance therapy (P < 0.05).ConclusionsOral appliance therapy should be considered as a viable treatment alternative to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). In patients with severe OSAS, CPAP remains the treatment of first choice.Clinical trial informationThe original randomized clinical trial, of which this study is a 2-year follow-up, is registered at ISRCTN.org; identifier: ISRCTN18174167; trial name: Management of the obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome: oral appliance versus continuous positive airway pressure therapy; URL: http://www.controlled-trials.com/ISRCTN18174167.

Project description:BACKGROUND:The amount of mandibular protrusion is a key factor in optimizing the efficacy of mandibular advancement device (MAD) therapy in an individual patient diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. This process is called titration and is generally based on resolution of subjective symptoms like snoring and/or daytime sleepiness as a function of protrusion. An objective approach uses a remotely controlled mandibular positioner (RCMP) during a full-night polysomnography (PSG), in analogy with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) titration. More recently, the feasibility of RCMP use during drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) titration was reported. METHODS:This randomized crossover trial will compare DISE-assisted titration to PSG-guided titration, as well as with the conventional subjective titration method. The primary outcome is the actual mandibular protrusive position found to be the most optimal for each tested titration procedure. Furthermore, the therapeutic efficacy will be compared among the different titration modalities using level 1 sleep studies. DISCUSSION:Currently, the optimal titration of MAD therapy is most often based on 'trial and error'. The conventional method relies on subjective improvement in symptoms, although this may not provide the most accurate indicator for efficient titration. Therefore, relying on objective criteria in the titration process should be advantageous. In analogy with CPAP, titration of the most optimal mandibular protrusion could be performed using RCMP during an overnight titration PSG. Recently, it was shown that titration under direct visualization of upper airway patency and collapsibility is feasible using the RCMP during DISE. However, no clinical results for such a procedure are as yet available. This study is the first to compare the most optimal mandibular protrusive position according to three titration procedures, as well as to compare the therapeutic efficacy of these titration methods. TRIAL REGISTRATION:ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03716648 . Registered on 23 October 2018.

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