NCT06792045 Prediction of Tongue Base Obstruction During Sleep
| NCT ID | NCT06792045 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Université Catholique de Louvain |
| Condition | Obstructive Sleep Disordered Breathing |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 48 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-08-22 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-10 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 48 participants in total. It began in 2025-08-22 with a primary completion date of 2027-10.
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Brief Summary
This study investigates the hypothesis that, in children, tongue motor functions can predict both the anatomical site and the degree of upper airway obstruction contributing to obstructive sleep-disordered breathing.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 6 and 17 years old * Medical diagnosis of obstructive sleep-disordered breathing requiring surgical removal of tonsils (partial or total) and/or adenoids * Positive Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (8 or more positive responses) * Eligibility for surgical intervention Exclusion Criteria: * Neurological, cardiac, or respiratory comorbidity other than obstructive sleep-disordered breathing * Previous surgery of the upper airway or oral cavity * History of or current head or neck cancer * Cranial, upper airway, or oral cavity malformation * Contraindication to performing endoscopy
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06792045 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 6 Years or older, up to 17 Years, studying Obstructive Sleep Disordered Breathing. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06792045 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06792045 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at william.poncin@uclouvain.be for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06792045 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Brussels, Belgium.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06792045 clinical trial?
NCT06792045 is sponsored by Université Catholique de Louvain. The trial plans to enroll 48 participants.