Treatment of Sleep Apnea Syndrome With nCPAP Versus Oral Appliance

Treatment of Sleep Apnea Syndrome With nCPAP Versus Oral Appliance: a Multicentre Prospective Randomized Crossover Trial

This prospective randomized cross over study aims to compare nCPAP with mandibular advancement device for the treatment of sleep apnea syndrome.The effectiveness of nCPAP and oral appliance on apnea-hypopnea index, daytime sleepiness and quality of life will be compared in 60 patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

18 to 70 years old BMI < 35 kg/m2 Apnea-hypopnea index between 10 and 60 events/h Complaint of snoring and sleepiness Dental status adequate for treatment with oral appliance informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

psychiatric disease professional driver other cause of sleepiness