Obstructive Sleep Apnea study: Negative Pressure Ventilator vs Pulmonary Function Testing
Official title Effects of Lung Volume on Upper Airway Patency During Drug Induced Sleep Endoscopy
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05350332
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether changing lung size helps keep the throat open. It looks at how lung volume affects throat collapse during a test.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you are being checked for throat surgery for sleep apnea.
- What's involved
- You would have a standard throat test while sedated. You would also use a chest device or nerve stimulator to change your lung size.
- Time commitment
- The study happens during your regular surgery check-up visit.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Adult patients (≥ 18 yrs) willing and capable of providing informed consent
- Obstructive sleep apnea (AHI ≥ 5 events/hour)
- Must be willing and able to provide informed consent to participate in the study.
- Interested in surgical treatments of OSA and have consented for a DISE procedure as part of their routine clinical evaluation.
- Patients are evaluated and cleared by anesthesia prior to the procedure.
You likely can't join if
- No significant uncontrolled medical co-morbidities (e.g., uncontrolled hypertension, unstable angina, uncompensated heart failure or COPD).
- Any medical comorbidity that would prevent the patient from receiving anesthesia or having surgery
- Inability to tolerate negative pressure ventilator or perform PFT (i.e. claustrophobia)
- No incapacitating disability that interferes with execution of the protocol
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Compensation & support
A stipend or payment for your time may be offered.
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Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
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Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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