CompletedNot Applicable

Study of Postoperative Respiratory Complications in Children With Obstructive Sleep Apnea (PORC)

Belgium132 participantsStarted 2022-05-02

Plain-language summary

Adenotonsillectomy is the first line surgical treatment for children with Obstructive Sleep apnea Syndrome (OSAS). Postoperative respiratory complications (PORC) may occur and are often related to co-morbidities. Despite guidelines from different scientific groups, there is no consensus on the monitoring requirements and management of PORC in these children.

Who can participate

Age range1 Year – 18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * scheduled for (adeno)tonsillectomy as treatment for OSAS Exclusion Criteria: * other surgery than (adeno)tonsillectomy performed as treatment for OSAS * Polysomnography not available within 1 year before surgery

What they're measuring

The incidence of PORC related to age in children with/without comorbidities undergoing (adeno)tonsillectomy

Timeframe: 24hr postoperative period

The incidence of PORC related to OSAS severity in children with/without comorbidities undergoing (adeno)tonsillectomy

Timeframe: 24 hr postoperative period

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05308108

SponsorUniversity Hospital, Antwerp

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-01-07

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