Impact of thyroid surgery on sleep apnea in goiter patients
Official title: Effects of Thyroidectomy on Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Patients Suffering From Goiters
Run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Saint Pierre · NCT05391945 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how thyroid surgery affects sleep apnea in people with goiters to see if it helps them breathe better while sleeping.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Saint Pierre Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Brussels) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 1, 2022 |
| Main results expected | June 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | February 13, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT05391945 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are patients scheduled for thyroidectomy due to goiter.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with previous cervical surgery, language barriers, or chest diseases that narrow the upper airways may not benefit from this study.
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 investigate the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients with goiters who are scheduled for thyroidectomy. It will assess the role of thyroidectomy in resolving OSA in those who have pre-operative OSA and identify predictors for patients who may continue to experience OSA post-surgery. Patients will undergo home polysomnography and pulmonary function tests before and three months after the surgery to evaluate changes in their condition.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved management of obstructive sleep apnea in patients with goiters, enhancing their quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous reports have indicated that thyroidectomy can resolve OSA in some patients with goiters, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: °patients planned for thyroidectomy for goiter Exclusion Criteria: * previous cervical surgery/radiotherapy * language barrier * chest disease known to narrow upper airways
Where it's running
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CHU Saint Pierre
Brussels, Belgium Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Marie Bruyneel, MD,PhD
- Email: marie.bruyneel@stpierre-bru.be
- Phone: +3225354219
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.