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Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in Adolescents With Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

Completed
Conditions
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Without Rupture
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Registration Number
NCT03400319
Lead Sponsor
University of Zurich
Brief Summary

The objective of this prospective cohort study is to determine the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in patients with and without thoracic aortic aneurysm.

Detailed Description

The objective of this prospective cohort study is to determine the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in patients with and without thoracic aortic aneurysm.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
174
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age > 18 years.
  • Diagnosis of thoracic aortic aneurysm defined by the following parameters:

Women: at the level of the sinus of valsalva ≥39mm, or ascending aorta ≥42mm. (for controls: <39mm and <42mm respectively); Men: at the level of the sinus of valsalva ≥44mm, or ascending aorta ≥46mm. (for controls: <44mm and <46mm respectively)

Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients on continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy for OSA at baseline.
  • Patients with known central sleep apnoea.
  • Patients on morphine or other opioid medication, heroin addiction, alcohol addiction.
  • Patients with moderate or severe aortic regurgitation.
  • Patients with moderate or severe aortic stenosis.
  • Pregnant patients.

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Prevalence of Obstructive Sleep ApneaBaseline

Prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea according to a Sleep study (The ApneaLink™)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University Hospital Zurich, Pulmonary Division

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Zurich, Switzerland

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