3D changes in the upper airway after surgery for sleep apnea

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to create a prospective database that tracks 3D volumetric changes in the upper airway of patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSAS) who undergo maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) surgery. The study will collect data on the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) and quality of life (QOL) from patients treated by Dr. Neyt since January 2015. By analyzing these changes, the researchers hope to better understand the implications of MMA surgery on patient outcomes and airway anatomy.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients of all ages
* Patients of all genders
* Patients diagnosed with OSAS, based on an AHI ≥ 5
* All consecutive OSAS patients operated by N. Neyt from January 2015 onwards

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients not eligible according to abovementioned criteria
* Patients with morbid obesity (BMI \>35), if judged non-eligible by the treating surgeon

Where it's running

• Division of Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgery, AZ Sint-Jan Brugge Oostende AV
  Bruges, Belgium Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Nathalie Neyt, MD — Division of Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgery, AZ Sint-Jan Brugge-Oostende AV
• Study coordinator: Araceli Diez-Fraile, MSc, PhD, VMD
• Email: araceli.diez-fraile@azsintjan.be

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.