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. 2009 Sep 1;9(5):1–51.

Table 12: Outcomes of RCTs comparing tongue repositioning devices to placebo devices for the treatment of OSA.

Study Type of study Respiratory Disturbance Index (h) ESS
TRD Placebo Mean
Difference
TRD Placebo Mean
Difference
Dort et al. 2008 (32) Crossover study 8.9
(SD 7.6)
13.5 (SD 15.4) −4.9
P=0.02
10.9
(SD 4.4)
10.3
(SD 4.3)
0.65
P=25

Note: ESS, Epworth Sleepiness Scale; SD, standard deviation; TRD, tongue repositioning device