Investigating airway changes after surgery for obstructive sleep apnea

Changes in Difficult Airway Markers After Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome

Observational Kocaeli City Hospital · NCT06447818

This study looks at how surgery for obstructive sleep apnea affects airway changes in patients six months later to help make surgeries safer.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment42 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
SponsorKocaeli City Hospital Government
Locations1 site (Kocaeli, Izmıt)
Trial IDNCT06447818 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study examines the changes in difficult airway markers in patients who undergo surgery for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) six months post-operation. It aims to address the challenges associated with predicting difficult airway cases, which can occur in approximately one in 1000 surgeries. The study highlights the increased risk of perioperative complications in OSAS patients and the importance of effective management strategies. By analyzing the outcomes of surgical interventions, the research seeks to improve patient safety and surgical success rates.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18-65 with an ASA score of 1-3 who are scheduled to undergo surgery for obstructive sleep apnea.

Not a fit: Patients who cannot provide verbal and written consent will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the management of airway complications in patients with obstructive sleep apnea, leading to safer surgical outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing research into airway management in OSAS patients, this specific approach to measuring changes in difficult airway markers post-surgery is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age between 18-65
* American society of assosication score (ASA) :1-3
* To undergo Obstructive sleep apnea surgery (OSAS)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Verbal and written consent cannot be obtained

Where this trial is running

Kocaeli, Izmıt

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Obstructive Sleep Apnea of AdultDifficult or Failed IntubationObstructive sleep apnea surgery, Difficult airway markers
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