Evaluation Of The Pharynx in Patients Undergoing Lateral Pharyngoplasty
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
- Registration Number
- NCT01427075
- Lead Sponsor
- Hospital do Servidor Publico Estadual
- Brief Summary
This study will evaluate the pharynx in patients undergoing lateral pharyngoplasty for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea through MRI, before and 6 months after surgery.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 15
Inclusion Criteria
- diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
Exclusion Criteria
- MRI contraindications
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method expansion of pharynx 6 months
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Related Research Topics
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What molecular mechanisms underlie pharyngeal structural changes post-lateral pharyngoplasty in obstructive sleep apnea?
How does lateral pharyngoplasty compare to CPAP therapy in improving upper airway patency for OSA patients?
Are there specific biomarkers that predict successful pharyngeal remodeling after lateral pharyngoplasty in OSA?
What are the potential adverse events associated with lateral pharyngoplasty and their management strategies in OSA treatment?
What combination therapies or alternative surgical approaches are being explored alongside lateral pharyngoplasty for obstructive sleep apnea management?
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Hospital Do Servidor Publico Estadual
🇧🇷Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
Hospital Do Servidor Publico Estadual🇧🇷Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil